Roy Joseph Herdman, 74, of Fairlane Rd., Lynn died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his home.
Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph and Anne Wysoski Herdman.  He moved to Polk County in 2001 coming from California. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Herdman retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2000 after 38 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Spartanburg, S.C. He was currently employed by the Lynn Post Office and the Columbus Post Office. Mr. Herdman was a member of  Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church in Spartanburg, S.C.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hughes Herdman of the home; a son, Robert Herdman (Grace) of California; six daughters, Julia Terrell of Texas, Brenda Sheldon (Denny) of California, Michele Herdman (John) of California, Anne Herdman of Wisconsin, Lauren Townsend (Vern) of North Carolina and Noreen Howell of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Howell, who died in l992. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Jesus of Our Risen Savior Catholic Church, Spartanburg, S.C.
Memorials may be made to the Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, N.C. 28722.
An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.