Democratic Ex-Lawmaker and Party Leader Dies in Tragic Accident
Prominent Democratic Ex-Lawmaker and Party Leader Dies After Accident
The former chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, Roy Herron, tragically passed away on Sunday following a jet ski accident injuries.”>jet ski accident
. Herron, a respected former state lawmaker, was 69 years old.The accident occurred on July 1 when two jet skis collided on Kentucky Lake at Panther Bay. Both Herron and the driver of the jet ski he was riding sustained injuries, as reported by WKRN-TV.
Herron was later transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment.
Tennessee lawmaker Roy Herron dies in jet ski crash https://t.co/ghGGFfOT2L pic.twitter.com/cOaA66jfmW
— The Independent (@Independent) July 10, 2023
According to Politico, Herron suffered internal bleeding, as well as injuries to his pelvis and arm.
Throughout his life, Herron participated in over 40 marathons and ultra-marathons, showcasing his dedication to physical fitness, as reported by the Tennessean.
“In the mid-90s, we ran many miles together always intensely discussing our points of view on policies relating to Tennesseans, our families, and our beliefs,” shared former Republican Sen. Bob Corker. “While we differed at times, I always respected him and enjoyed our many hours together. My heart goes out to his family whom I know will miss him greatly.”
“Roy loved his family with all his might,” expressed Herron’s wife, Rev. Nancy Carol Miller-Herron, according to Politico. “He passed doing what he loved most — spending time with our sons and their friends in the Tennessee outdoors where his spirit was always most free.”
Herron served in the state House and Senate for a total of 26 years, and he held the position of chair of the state Democratic Party from 2013 to 2015.
As an ordained Methodist minister, Herron authored a book titled, “God and Politics: How Can a Christian Be in Politics?”
I want to extend my condolences to the family of former Tennessee Democratic State Party Chair and former State Senator Roy Herron who just passed. In this pic, we are going door to door in one of his campaigns years ago. Senator Herron was truly a statesman and public servant… pic.twitter.com/gCKRzFQ1va
— Van Turner (@VanForMemphis) July 9, 2023
Joe Hill, a Democratic political operative, shared a touching story about Herron’s kindness and dedication to his friends. Hill recalled a time when Herron traveled 140 miles to see him after one of Hill’s children was in a car accident. “My wife, Susan, was freezing in the cold hospital waiting room, and Roy gave her his shirt so she could be warm. That’s the kind of genuine human being he was,” Hill said.
Saddened to hear of the passing of my former Tennessee State Senate colleague, Roy Herron.
May his friends and family find peace and healing during this difficult time.
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) July 9, 2023
In 2021, following a tornado that struck his hometown of Dresden, Herron led a successful fundraising effort that collected over $100,000.
“It’s an overused term — that he was a dedicated public servant — but that really was Roy,” said former Democratic Rep. John Tanner of Tennessee. “He worked tirelessly for causes that he took up, and he had a good heart.”
The loss of Roy Herron is deeply felt by the Tennessee Democratic Party and the community as a whole. His legacy as a statesman and public servant will be remembered for years to come.
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