John Herron Jr.

John A Herron Jr.

John was born on November 6, 1948 to John A. and Marion C. Herron in North Platte, Nebraska.

The small family moved to Valentine, Nebraska where Mary Catherine was added to the family.

In 1952 the family moved to Chadron, Nebraska. John Jr. went from kindergarten to graduate at Chadron High School.

John married Margie Lynn Brodrick, to this union four children were born Justice, twins Kristi and Kaci, and Jennifer. They divorced and he later married Crystal Lichte, no children were born to this union and they also later divorced. He met Fredricka Sipman 30+ years ago and they had ben friends over the years. They were engaged to be married at the time of his passing.

John had a lifelong career in law enforcement, retiring from Chadron Police Department in 2004. He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a scout leader for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Marion Herron, son JJ, twin daughters Kristi and Kacie.

He is survived by his daughter Lillith Black, sister Cathy Bishop and special friend Fredricka Sipman both of Chadron. Niece Megan (Craig) Mitchell and family of Olathe, Kansas.

He requested cremation with no services. There will be a graveside service at a later date.