Herman Garren

Herman Wesley Garren, 74, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, surrounded by his family at home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Whiteheart officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens. Herman was an accomplished musician and started playing music at the age of 12. He played piano and sang with many gospel and country bands throughout the state of North Carolina. He loved singing in church most of all though and played and sang at Holly Bluff Campground for the church services for 10 years. He was a member of Trulite Baptist Church in High Point where he also played the piano and sang . Herman worked in the furniture industry for over 30 years. He started out truck driving and then worked his way up to supervisor and designed furniture. His hobbies included trading and selling guns and jewelry. He also liked collecting art work and pottery from local artist. Most of all though he loved spending time with his family and pets. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his brother, Ray "Bill" Garren. He is survived by his wife, Pam Garren of the home; daughters, Melinda Williamson and husband Donnie of Asheboro, Krystal Reece and husband Patrick of Asheboro, Angel Freeland and husband Willie of Asheboro; sister, Celia "Jane" Patterson of Asheboro; grandchildren, Rebecca Poplin and husband Bobby, Mandy Shelton, Bradley Williamson and girlfriend Alicia Dunn, Patrick Reece, Jr. and wife Ashley, Jada Freeland, Jewel Reece, Addie Freeland, Willton Freeland; great grandchildren, Luke Shelton, Kamron Poplin, Jordin Needham, Branson Poplin, Camden Needham, Wednesday Reece, Lani Payne, Aubrielle Reece; mother-in-law, Mildred Earnhardt of the home; several nieces and nephews; and former wife and family friend, Evelyn Kivett and husband Darrell. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral home, Friday, July 9, 2021, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and other times at the home. The family would like to thank Hospice for their services and support during this time.