James W. Herren, 92, died Oct. 6, at Sumner County Care Center in Wellington. Born June 24, 1922, in Great Bend, he was the son of George L. and Minda (Knighton) Herren. On July 10, 1978, he married Beverly A. Barnes in Wichita. She preceded him in death. A lifetime resident of Great Bend, he was a supervisor for Kansas Foundation  for the Blind.
Survivors include one sister, Mildred Thorman of Sabina, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert D. Herren; and one sister, Ethel M. Brabander.
Private family inurnment in Great Bend Cemetery will take place at a later date.
    
Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, Oct. 8, 2014