David Lee Herring

Dateline: Austin, Texas David Lee Herring age 88 Passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Austin, Texas following an extended illness. He was born to Blanche (Smothers) and Ollie Lee Herring in Robstown Texas on June 24, 1936. Dabid started and managed several businesses over his lifetime, making lifelong friends, associates, and memories along the way. From Real Estate in Houston to the Herring family Oil and Gas business eventually known as David Herring Interests, Inc. David worked hard and gained great success; his business will continue on by his family and for his family. He was an avid golfer and greatly valued the many friendships he made on the golf course. He particularly enjoyed competing in tournaments and displaying in his home the many trophies he won throughout the years. David graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in math. He was a member of the alumni association and an avid longhorn fan. David was an active member of Barton Creek Country Club for many years as well as a member of Terra Vista golf club. David is preceded in death by his parents Ollie and Blanche Herring. David married his high school sweetheart JoAnn Fudge with whom he has his one and only child, Rodney Lee Herring. Rodney is married to Joyce Herring, and they have two children, Daniel Lee Herriing and Melissa Ann Herring Brooks, married to Brian Christopher Brooks. David has 4 great-grandchildren; Allysen Jane Herring, Levi Herring, Jackson Lee Brooks and Ryder Austin Brooks. David was married to Kathy Walsh Herring with whom he had a stepson, Daryl Brown. At the time of David's passing, he was married to Barbara Gayle Hall Herring with whom he had a stepdaughter, Carrie Sell Withie; Carrie has 4 children, Amber, Justin, Kristen and Katelyn and several grandchildren who all thought the world of David. Above all, David loved his family and we are blessed to have many happy memories spending time with him.. He had a special place in his heart for his granddaughter Melissa. He was so proud of her and her family. Holidays, birthdays, and special occasions were almost always spent at David's son's home in Round Rock. David always looked forward to Father's Day weekend where we would all gather to celebrate Father's Day and his birthday. David loved to tell stories about the Herrinbg family, his hunting adventures on his father's ranch, and growing up in Three Rivers. David and Rodney would hang out at the BBQ pit where Rod cooked everything from Ribs to brisket to chicken. David was the quality control taste tester. Father and son greatly enjoyed those times together. David is survived by his sister Barbara Ann O-Neal who is married to Pat O'Neal who reside in San Antonio. David is survived by his life-long friend Tommy Forehand of Three Rivers, niece Robin Forehand Dockery and her husband Richard Dockery, nephew Mark Forehand and the extended Herring family. Graveside inurnment will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in the Three Rivers Cemetery at 10AM.

David Lee Herring

June 24, 1938 - March 7, 2025