Jacob Herald, age 65, passed away unexpectedly February 1, 2012 at Grant Hospital. He was born January 3, 1947 to Jake and Elizabeth Smith Herald in Holden, WV. He proudly served in U.S. Army and was a decorated "Silver Star" Veteran of the Vietnam War. Retired from Yellow Freight. Member of American Legion Post #144 where he served on the Honor Guard; member of The Shamrock Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David and sister Libby. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Edna Williams Herald; loving daughters, Angela Herald and Jayelynn (Jim) Tomlinson; grandchildren, Melissa Castle, Anthony Castle, Courtney Tomlinson and Kristin Tomlinson and special friend, Mitch Horlocker; sisters, Sara (Joe) Baisden, Sandra Wade, Wanda (Jim) Herald-Piechnik-Dinsmore; brother-in-law, John Williams; mother-in-law, Sadie Williams; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Erwin (Vicky) Guevara. Friends may call at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Monday 11 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider Officiating. Interment Fernwood Cemetery. Cemetery Details Fernwood Cemetery 460 Rowe Rd Lockbourne, OH 43137 Loading map Previous Events Visitation FEB 5. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Visitation FEB 5. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Memorial Service FEB 6. 11:00 AM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map