Seth Woodruff HERNDON, Jr.

1937 - 2017  (79 years)

• Name	Seth Woodruff HERNDON
  Suffix	Jr.
  Birth	28 Aug 1937	Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	Petroleum Engineer
  Death	15 Jul 2017	Indian Wells, Riverside County, CA
  Burial	Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK
  Notes	(1) Seth HERNDON, Jr. is listed in a household headed by his father, Seth HERNDON [Sr.] in the 1940 census of Black Dog Township, Osage County, OK. Seth, Jr. is listed in the 1940 census as a person who was then 2 years of age; therefore, according to the 1940 census, he was born in about 1838. According to the 1940 census, he was born in OK. (2) Towers Yearbook, Cascia Hall College Preparatory School for Boys, Tulsa, OK, Class of 1955, p. 25: SETH WOODRUFF HERNDON The finger of guilt points unerringly to the young man below. It is he who is to blame for having put 190 pounds of determination behind the Cascia football and basketball teams for the last three years; to him belongs the shame of having lead the class innumerable times to further its honors and glory; it is he who has incurred the guilt of being one of the outstanding athletes and scholars of the class and a predominant inspiration; here is he who must be brought to account for three years of loyalty, aid, and work in the interest of Cascia Hall. To be judged guilty of all these charges, is there one among us who would not willingly suffer himself to stand at such a verdict? Seth is a large, impressive boy with a crew cut. Where the top-chop figures in we have yet to determine, but it it obvious that Seth's size and impact have contributed imperatively to the depth of the impression he has made forever in the annals of Cascia Hall. The force that drove this impression home consisted of relentless work tempered with ambition, foresight, and industry. Seth's labor is a matter of record at Cascia, for when he is nor perfecting his already highly developed athletic prowess, he was drilling his mind with studies, and vice-versa. As a result we find Seth a man with four letters md a large stack of Honor Roll certificates. To amuse himself in the little spare time he has, Seth dashes hither and thither convincing people to advertise in the Towers. Remember: In politics — perpetually the radical, the leader of the opposition minority. (3) Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995 [database online], Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016: Name: Seth W Herndon Gender: Male Age: 21 Birth Date: abt 1937 Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1958 Marriage Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA Spouse: Jill Kreager Film Number: 001021630 (4) Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965 [database online], Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014: Name: Seth Herndon Gender: Male License Date: 22 Oct 1976 License Place: Bexar, Texas, USA Recording Date: 22 Oct 1976 Recording Place: Bexar, Texas, USA Spouse: Jane L Cochran (5) Tulsa World, Tulsa, OK, July 24, 2017: Seth Woodruff Herndon, Jr. passed away on July 15, 2017. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on August 28, 1937, to Seth Woodruff Herndon Sr. and Elise Berry Herndon. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Billingslea Herndon; three children, Seth Christopher Herndon, Jill Ann Mixer and Diane Berry Herndon Fryer; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. He passed away peacefully in Indian Wells, California, after a battle with cancer. Seth and Margaret (Muggy) were married for 31 wonderful years. They lived in or around the Indian Wells, CA, area for their entire marriage. They loved each other so much that over the course of their marriage, they spent less than 10 nights apart. Seth graduated from Tulsa University in 1960 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He had a very successful career in the oil and gas industry. Early on, he was president of Herndon Drilling Co., then moved on to many different ventures in the oil and gas world. Seth enjoyed participating in many sports. He competed in polo as a top ranked player for over 40 years; winning numerous titles including the World Cup. He was very well respected in the polo community. As his polo career slowed down, he enjoyed golf and fishing. Seth was a man of high integrity and honesty. He challenged himself and those around him to hold these high standards. He was regularly asked to serve in positions that required these qualities. Seth was a very private man, never wanting the spot light on himself. He came to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ later in his life. He is now with his Lord and Savior today. Seth will be buried in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a private family burial. Moore's Rosewood Chapel (918)744-1202 moorefuneral.com. (6) www.findagrave.com: Seth Woodruff Herndon Jr. Birth: 28 Aug 1937, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA Death: 15 Jul 2017 (aged 79), Indian Wells, Riverside County, California, USA Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA Plot: Section 28, Estate 162, Space 1 Family Members: Parents: Seth Woodruff Herndon (1897–1956), Elise Hudson Berry Herndon (1899–1990); Spouse: Jill Ann Kreager Brett (1938–2018); Half Siblings: John Maney Herndon (1919–1968), Charlotte Elise Gidney Herndon Chew (1921–2001) Created by: Red Added: 19 Jul 2017 Find a Grave Memorial: 181545766
  Person ID	I47502	Frost, Gilchrist and Related Families
  Last Modified	17 Apr 2024

  
  

  Family 1	Jill Ann KREAGER,   b. 4 Apr 1938, South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN d. 7 Feb 2018, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK (Age 79 years)
  Marriage	27 Dec 1958	Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK
  Family ID	F20485	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	17 Apr 2024

  
  

  Family 2	Living
  Family ID	F20488	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	17 Apr 2024

  
  

  Family 3	Living
  Family ID	F20486	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	17 Apr 2024

  
  

• Photos		Seth Woodruff Herndon, Jr.
  		Seth Woodruff HERNDON, Jr.