Dorris Oneal Herndon

Dorris Oneal Herndon, 83, passed away Saturday, October 8th, 2022. Dorris was born in Big Rock, Tennessee on March 31, 1939, to Robert and Earline Herndon. The family later moved to Hopkinsville, Kentucky where Dorris and his brother Owen played basketball for Hopkinsville High School. After high school, he married Judy Farmer and in 1964 moved to Louisville, Kentucky to open a Convenient Food Mart. During his 40 year career, he owned and operated three Convenient Food Marts in Shively. After retiring from the stores, he worked for Miller Transportation as a bus driver for 14 years where he was known as Mr. D. His hobbies included crappie fishing, watching UK basketball and football games (win or lose), and being a Granddad! His family was the center of his life. Dorris and Mary Willhite got married in 1983. They purchased a cabin at Rough River Lake in 1991 which they named “Little Barkley” where they enjoyed hosting family and friends for over 30 years. He was a member of Shively Baptist Church for many years and currently is a member of Southeast Christian Church. He is survived by his loving wife Mary of 40 years. Left to carry on his legacy are his children, Jeff Herndon (Barbara), Diane Davis (Darrell), Mike Willhite (Angie), and Michelle Westerfield (Eric); his 11 grandchildren Cortnie Collins (Chad), Ryan Davis (Elizabeth), Jennifer Jarvi (Jason), Christy Britt (Thomas), Amelia Fischer (Ryan), Marissa Willhite, Makayla Willhite, Jonathon Willhite, Gabrielle Willhite, Kyle Westerfield (Sydney) and Keri Westerfield; his 12 great-grandchildren Maxston, Parker, McKinley, Ryder, Knox, Pepper, Allison, Matthew, Charlie, Travis, Hallie, Grayson; one brother, Owen Herndon (Eadie); and nephews Greg, Aaron and Jeremy. Visitation will be from 12-8 p.m. Thursday, the 13th of October and Friday from 12-1 at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Funeral service will be Friday at 1:00. Burial will follow in Bethany Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of your choice in memory of his two faithful rescue dogs George and Kellie. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and nurses at Franciscan Healthcare Center.

Dorris Oneal Herndon

March 31, 1939 - October 8, 2022