Luther Madison "Matt" Herrington

Luther Madison “Matt” Herrington passed away on November 21, 2017, at the age of 87 years old. He was born in Heidelberg, MS on September 28, 1930, to Madison Harley Herrington and Lettie V. Doggett Herrington. After graduating from Heidelberg High School in 1948, he attended Jones County Junior College and Mississippi State University. He was an avid motorcyclist. Rumor has it that he rode with Elvis Presley. Numerous newspaper articles have been written about his exploits. One, in particular, described a time in 1950 when he was caught riding his Harley Davidson down the highway standing on the seat guiding it by shifting his weight back and forth, all while being pursued by the Chief of Police. He, no doubt, was a true adventure seeker at heart. Matt served a tour of duty in the Army in the Korean War beginning in 1951 where he was awarded a Purple Heart and many other commendations. He traveled the world as a Geophysicist, working in locations such as Kuwait, Northern Africa, Canada, Colorado and Oklahoma. He would eventually return home to Heidelberg where he spent his final years enjoying farming and his family. He could be found most days visiting with friends at J.R.’s coffee shop. He is survived by his three sisters, D. Lanell Herrington Bennett of Hattiesburg, MS, Bessie G. Herrington Miller (Cecil) of Moss, MS, and Mary Jo Herrington Blackledge of Laurel, MS; his son, Jeffrey Allen Herrington (Brandi) of Heidelberg, MS, daughter, Jill Ann Herrington Kunkel (Jeff) of Highland Village, TX, and daughter, Joy Amy Herrington of Covington, LA. Grandchildren are Kelly, Madison, Reid, Caroline, Hunter, Bailey, Zane, and Ty. Great-grandchildren are Colbie, Eden, Evie, and Everett. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William H. Herrington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Mission at the Cross, 324 S. Magnolia Street, Laurel, MS 39440 or through the website, www.missionatthecross.com. Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2017, with services following at the same location. Interment will be held at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Heidelberg, MS following the services. Pallbearers will be Hunter Herrington, Bailey Nichols, Zane Nichols, Ty Herrington, Reid Kunkel, and Jeff Kunkel. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Luther Madison "Matt" Herrington

September 28, 1930 - November 21, 2017