Death of Community Service Officer Kenneth Herron

Ken graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980 and went to Officer Candidate School with the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany, California and Panama. Ken left the military as a Major in 1993 and served 20 years as a Probation Parole Officer with Alamance County.

Ken is survived by his wife, Monica; his two children, Alex (Mike) McGovern and Connor (Michele) Herron; two grandchildren, Joseph and Wren McGovern; his mother, Doris Herron; his brother, Keith (Betsy) Herron; and his aunt, Jeannette.

His family will hold a “Celebration of His Life” from 6-9 p.m., August 17, at Ken’s home at 104 Arbor Dr. Elon, NC 27244. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Freedom Service Dogs of America, 7193 S. Dillion Ct. Englewood, CO 80112. 

Cards of sympathy may be sent via Campus Mail to Allyson Norton with Campus Safety and Police, who will share them with the family.