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Obituary
Brian Lee Herring

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 61.
Died 1/7/2026.

Brian Lee Herring, 61, passed from this life surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday January 7, 2026, at Duke Health Raleigh. He was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and bravely battled this disease. He is the son of the late Benjamin Earl Herring and Marie Outland Herring of Goldsboro. He was predeceased by his brothers, Benjamin ( Benny )Earl Herring Jr., Robert Lyn Herring, and sister June Marie Herring. Brian is a graduate of Eastern Wayne High School, UNC Wilmington, and the School of Communication Arts in Raleigh. He was formerly employed by Nortel Networks for 13 years, and Impressive Designs in Raleigh. He has been employed by NC State University at the Biomanufacturing and Training Center for the past 18 years. An artistic and creative soul, he and Roger found a creative community within Interplay. Brian is a master story teller, movement extraordinaire, and a masterful Interplay Leader. He is survived by his life partner, husband, and best friend, Roger Adkins, many wonderful cousins from the Herring and Outland Families, and as a beloved Uncle to his nieces and nephews from the Adkins Family. A celebration of life will be held at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church on Saturday February 14, 2026 at 10:00 am. Donations may be made in his honor to Pullen Memorial Baptist Church 1801 Hillsborough Street Raleigh NC 27605 or to Interplay-Body Wisdom Inc. 2273 Telegraph Avenue Oakland California 94612. The family and friends would like to thank the Physicians, Nurses, and Staff at Duke Health Raleigh for their extraordinary care and compassion. Arrangements made by City of Oaks Cremation.

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Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.


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