Freddie Herald, 81, husband of Thirty Years to Angelia Ervin Herald, died Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his residence. Born September 9, 1942 in Booneville, he was the son of the late Richard "Dick" and Ella "Ellie" Sandlin Herald.
Freddie was a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Entomology and his Masters Degree/Association of American Plant Food Control Officials in Medical and Veterinary Entomology. He retired from the University of Kentucky as Coordinator of the Inspection Program after having served thirty-two years; eleven of which were in the Entomology Department and seventeen years with the Division of Regulatory Services. He was recognized nationally for his contribution to inspection programs by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials.
He was also a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge #125 F&AM where he served as Treasurer for twelve years, was a member of Fort Harrod Bee Club of Harrodsburg, and he was an avid UK Basketball Fan.
Survivors besides his wife include one daughter: Alyssa (Brian) Canupp of Cynthiana, two bonus daughters: Denese (Erik) Demonbruen of Harrodsburg and Tracey (the late Robby) Stopher also of Harrodsburg; one sister Addie (Jesse) Johnson of Booneville; six grandchildren: Marshall Canupp and Mary Canupp both of Cynthiana, Aleah O'Cull of Lexington, and Kelsey Stopher, Madelyn Stopher, and Addison Stopher all of Harrodsburg and several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his son-in-law Robby Stopher; two sisters: Doris Burchfield and Buelah Harris; and four brothers: John, Junior, Bobby, and Kenneth Murrell.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday December 8, 2023 at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Stephen Brogli officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be held in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Marshall Canupp, Freddie Boswell, Nick Collier, Chris Rawlings, Larry Gamble, Jason Devine, Leigh Karr, Randy Ervin, and Lee Todd Pinkston serving as pallbearers. Members of Freddie's Sunday School Class at Bethel Baptist Church, the late Robby Stopher and the late Garland Hoskins will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday December 7, 2023 at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Masonic Rites being held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will also be held from 7:00 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 and/or Mercer County Humane Society, 165 Eminence Avenue, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
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