June 6, 2020
71 year old Eddie Wayne Herman of Sparta passed away Thursday at his home. He grew up in Liberty and attended DeKalb County High School. He also attended the Johnson Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Herman worked for Douglas Aircraft in Smithville, Avco Aircraft in Nashville, and he did construction work. Herman was born to the late Troy and Minnie Herman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Certain of Liberty and a grandson, Michael Ferm of Blair, Nebraska. Herman is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Luna Herman. Daughter, Cindy Herman of Sparta; son, John Herman and daughter-in-law Beverly of Sparta; and daughter Cristy Herman of Sparta. The family will receive friends Saturday at Oak Lawn Funeral Home in Sparta from 4-7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Elmore Judd and Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Oak Lawn Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.