Herman
Ben W. Harris Herman, born March 12 1936, passed away on March 15. 2015.
He was preceeded in death by his parents Hooper Herman and Sara Frances Ashford Herman. He is survived by his sons Ronnie (Marsha) Herman and Mike (Joanna) Herman, Grandchildren; Jacob and Katie Herman. Brother; Leonard Herman, and special friend Helen Groce.
After graduating from M.T.S.U., he started teaching in the Jefferson Community in DeKalb County in 1958, where he spent most of his 35-year career. He pursued further education and received his Master’s degree later in life. During his extensive career, he held various posts, including principle, history and social studies teacher, and even taught hundreds of DeKalb County teenagers how to drive. His last position was teaching fifth grade social studies at DeKalb Middle School.
Ben was always an entertainer - he always had a story tell or a song to sing. For years he had various musical adventures around Middle Tennessee.
He was a local personality on WJLE, and wrote stories for the local paper. His love for his family and former students was always expressed through his recordings and writings.
He will be missed by his family, friends, students, and community.
Visitation will be held on March 17, 10 a.m. 8 p.m., March 18 from 9 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at DeKalb Memorial Gardens, with Leonard Herman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Honored American Veterans Afield, PO Box 60727, Longmeadow Mass. 01116, or local donations can be made to the DeKalb Animal Coalition.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
March 18, 2015