HEADLAND. . .David LaVaughn Herriage, Sr., (Sergeant First Class, U. S. Army, Retired), a former resident of Headland, died late Tuesday night, December 17, 2024, in Westside Terrace Healthcare in Dothan. He was 86.
There are no memorial or funeral services planned at this time. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans Chapter 87, 301 West Lafayette Street, Dothan, AL 36301.
Mr. Herriage was born and reared in Emory, Texas, son of the late Doctor Kimbrough Herriage and Annie Louise Davis Herriage. He enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1955 and served his country twenty-three years, retiring with rank of Sergeant First Class. While serving in the Army, Mr. Herriage served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (2D OLC), Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Mr. Herriage was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Brannon Herriage, three sisters and three brothers.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Teresa Herriage Bills, Arlington, VA; a son, David L. Herriage, Jr. (Megan), Rowlett, TX; a step-daughter, Linda Floyd, Abbeville; grandchildren, James Coddington (Marisa), Corinne Mitchell and Christopher Herriage; two step-grandchildren, Joey Floyd and Becky Floyd and four great-grandchildren.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
