Chad Ryan Herrington

April 7, 2002 - December 4, 2020

Chad Ryan Herrington, age 18, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on December 4, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Chad was born in Tallahassee, Florida on April 7, 2002 to Billie Jane Parks, Brandy Lee Parks, and Norma Jane Robinson. He was raised in Perry, Florida until relocating to Jacksonville, Florida 11 years ago. Chad was a very motivated young man who took pride in making good grades in school. He loved his friends at Baldwin High School and enjoyed being a member of Evangel Temple where he was active in mission trips, dance dramas, and youth activities. Chad was an entrepreneur, always trying to achieve new goals, and finding ways to earn money as a teenager. He started mowing grass and maintaining lawns for numerous people. Recently, Chad was employed at Cracker Barrell as a server where he enjoyed serving others and making memories with his work friends. Chad was very determined, mechanically inclined, and could fix just about anything. He played football at Old Plank Christian Academy and enjoyed not only the game, but the fellowship with his teammates. More than anything, Chad loved his family, especially his nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Billy Ray Parks and Norma Jane Robinson; paternal grandfather, Bill Herrington; and 2 uncles. Chad is survived by his loving mother and stepfather, Rick and Billie Jane Hawks of Jacksonville, FL; biological father, Robert Herrington of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Brandy (Kevin) Harris of Jacksonville, FL; aunt, Diane Kinsey; and nephews, Kenneth and Benjamin Harris; along with many extended family members and friends who loved him dearly. A Celebration of Chad’s Life will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:00 am at Evangel Temple Assembly of God with Pastor Jordan Wiggins and Pastor Dusty Brown officiating. Reception will follow at Evangel Temple Assembly of God Lodge from 12:00 – 2:30 pm for a meal, fellowship, and memories. Interment will be a Gethsemane Memorial Gardens on 3:00 pm for immediate family and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Ferreira Funeral Services Chapel. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ferreira Funeral Services, 1320 Chaffee Road South, Jacksonville, FL, 32221, 904-378-7777. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.