The founders of this "branch" of the Doerrs are Daniel and Marguerite Hammond Doerr and William Rufus and Bess Broaddus Herndon. Great Grandpa Doerr was born 5/14/1913 in Youngstown, Ohio. Grandma "Great" Doerr was born 12/20/1918 in Alma, Oklahoma. Great Grandpa Herndon was born 6/9/1920 in Ona, West Virginia. Great Grandma Herndon was born 10/20/1923 in Huntington, West Virginia. The Doerrs were married in Amarillo, Texas, on 4/1/1943. The Herndons were married in Huntington, West Virginia, on 12/31/1945. The two great grandfathers are now at rest in the Lord, Great Grandpa Doerr dying on 7/31/1993 and Great Grandpa Herndon on 3/3/2001. Great Grandpa Doerr was laid to rest in the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida, while Great Grandpa Herndon is at rest in Florida Memorial Gardens in Melbourne, Florida. Great Grandma Herndon still lives on her own in Melbourne; Grandma "Great" Doerr resides roughly half of the year with son Dan and daughter-in-law Dianne (fall through spring) in Satellite Beach, and half of the year with daughter Vonceal and son-in-law Barry (spring through fall) in South Port, North Carolina.
We thank the Lord for the many blessings He has showered on them and on us through them.
I invite all other married couples in the Doerr family (including Kublers, Rooks, Joyners, and Reeders) to identify the "founders" of their families and provide important dates and places in their founders' lives.
P.S. Grandma "Great" Doerr just handed me a note addressed to all family members:
"Many, many thanks to my wonderful family for the fabulous 90th birthday celebration. God bless all of you. You are the best! I love you dearly,
Grandma Great Doerr"
Post your responses to Grandma Great and I will make a hard copy to give her.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Stay faithful: remember the Crown of Life!
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