Leon Herndon Obituary
The memory of Leon Herndon of Eldora, Iowa, who passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon Herndon to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Herndon and Lemma Herndon (Rhoads); his siblings, Caroll Herndon (Marie) and Mary Ellen Gibbs (Don); his brothers-in-law, Tom Mairs and Dennis Mairs; his granddaughter Anna Marie Nederhoff; and his pets, Babe, Sam and Zoey.
He is survived by: his wife Barb; his daughters, Beth Nederhoff (Kevin) of Wellsburg, IA and Brenda Gore (Jeff) of Eldora, IA; his great grandchildren, Alex Nederhoff (Liz), Colt and Aria of DeForest, WI; his grandchildren, Austin Nederhoff (Victoria), Savannah, Brooke of Wellsburg, IA, Aaron Nederhoff (Taryn Swaim), West, Rachel Fulton (Kent Follett), Layla of Union, IA, Reid Fulton (Brooke), Reece, Rylee, Bodee, Burklee of Eldora, IA, Kristin Kuennen (Jeff), Chase of Marion, IA, Bridget Primus, Addison, Tyson of Denver, IA, Matt Gore (Jordan), Collin and Jacey of Eldora, IA; and his siblings-in-law, Rob Mairs (Kay) of Ashton, IL, Nan Mairs of Sun City, AZ and Lois Mairs of Eldora, IA. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
