James Charles Herring

James C. Herring of Rockport passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born in Rockport on June 27, 1926 to James Clark and Edith Herring.

Jim grew up in Rockport and graduated from Rockport High School in 1943. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII before attending Texas A&I University where he earned his degree in Petroleum Engineering. He spent his career in the Oil & Gas Industry both in Austin and Corpus Christi.

Jim was a long-time member of St. Peters Episcopal Church and spent many years volunteering at Castaways and serving as an usher.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Jean Herring. He is survived by his three children Lydia Baugh (Jim), Barbie Waters, and Greg Herring, all of Rockport; his grandchildren Jason Baugh, Jackson Baugh, Amy McIntosh, Christopher Herring, Nicholas Herring (Bree), and Jeanna Wright (Nathan); and his six great grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Harbor Hospice for their compassionate care and kindness to Jim, as well as to his family.

A private family service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi where Jim will be interred with his wife, Jean.

A memorial service to celebrate Jim's life will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church (555 Enterprise Blvd., Rockport, TX). Reception immediately following in Fellowship Hall.

Donations to Harbor Foundation (400 Enterprise Blvd., Bldg C, Rockport, TX 78382) are requested in lieu of flowers.