Wendell "Dale" Herndon

Warner, OK resident Wendell “Dale” Herndon passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Warner at the age of 79. Dale was born on November 17, 1946 in Chanute, KS to James Denison and Margaret (Birdson) Herndon. He was a 1966 graduate of Wichita High School. He proudly served in the Navy as Boatswains Mate. Dale married Mollie Peters on April 28, 1972 in Del City, OK.

Dale enjoyed fishing and napping. He attended Jesus Alive Church for 47 years. He worked as a lense grinder making eye glasses and later worked for Hobby Lobby until he retired.

Dale is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mollie Herndon; daughter and son-in-law, Verna “Denice” and Chester Jones of Porum, OK; two sons and daughters-in-law, Nathaniel and Kelly Herndon of Eufaula, OK and Joseph and Krystal Herndon of Checotah, OK; two sisters, Linda Moody of Wyadotte, OK and Charlotte Blanset of Meeker, OK; three grandchildren, Chelsey Herndon, Charles Jones and Jourdian Herndon and many other family and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his dad, James Denison Herndon and mom, Margaret (Cleone) Birdson.

Viewing will be Friday, August 14, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, OK with Kelly Herndon officiating. Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud, OK.