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Fred Herrod

October 7, 1945 — May 14, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Fred Earl Herrod will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Saulters-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Tony Reid, Zach Savoie, Kyle Herrod, Jimmy McPhail, Harry Holloway, Marvin Smith, and Sammy Hathorn. Fred was born on October 7th, 1945 to Francis and Helen Herrod in Carson, Mississippi. He departed this life on May 14th, 2021 at home in Carson, Mississippi surrounded by family. Fred graduated from Bassfield High School in 1963. He furthered his education and obtained his Associate Degree in Drafting from Pearl River Community College. After college, he moved to Houston, Texas where he began his career at Rice University at their Space Science Facility. He retired after 37 years from Technip Engineering. During that time, he volunteered over 25 years for the Jersey Village Fire Department and countless hours at the various churches he attended. After retirement, he moved back home to Mississippi and joined the Lions Club. He leaves to cherish his precious memory, his wife of over 54 years Carolyn Reid Herrod. Three children: daughter - Michelle Savoie, sons - Brent Herrod (Melissa), and Trent Herrod (Kayla). Five grandchildren: Zachary and Michaela Savoie, Shelby and Katie Herrod, and Kyle Herrod. Two sisters Jenny Sexton and Rachel Daley. Preceded in death by parents Francis Marion and Helen Polk Herrod. Brother: Henry Herrod. Visitation will be Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM at Saulters Moore Funeral Home in Prentiss, prior to the service. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com
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Visitation

Saturday, May 22, 2021

9:00 - 10:30 am (Central time)

Saulters-Moore Funeral Home

2714 Columbia Ave, Prentiss, MS 39474

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Graveside Service

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Bunker Hill Cemetery

, Columbia, MS 39429

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