Elijah Herring Obituary
We announce the death of Elijah Herring (Dallas, Texas), who passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 81. Elijah will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Elijah will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Elijah will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Elijah’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: wife: Terry Ann Nellams Herring; children: Christine Nellams Bradford, Marcus Terral Herring, Johnathon Bernard Higgins, Lakeshia Maria Herring, and Myeshia Laria Herring; grandchildren: Xavier O'Brien Herring, Micheala Louise Bradford, Victor Scott, Ka'Moriya Davis, and Cydnee Patt; siblings: Dell Smart Gray, Roosevelt Smart Jr., Johnny Herring Jr., Dessie Smart Wright, Alford Smart, Jonathan Smart, Nellie Smart Spears, Margie Smart Jenkins, L. B. Smart, Roberta Smart, Howard Herring Sr., Pearlie Herring, and Jesse Smart Sr.; parents: Maggie Wilford Herring, Johnny Herring Sr., Mahaley Wilford Smart, and Roosevelt Smart Sr.; in-laws: Donna Smart, Barbara Nellams Allen, James Allen Jr., Derrick Bradford, Annetta Monk-Nellams, Rodney Nellams, and Kendria Nellams Demus; and many extended family, church family, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Kirkwood Temple Cme Church (1440 Sunny Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75232).
