Gary Herndon
December 19, 1956 - June 17, 2026
Visitation: Sunday 12-5PM and Monday 9AM-11:30AM, Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
Service: Monday, 11:30AM, Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
Gary Lee Herndon, Age 69, of Ross Twp., Pennsylvania passed away peacefully the night of Wednesday, June 17th 2026 with family close-by, and the devoted love of his life at his side.
Born December, 19th 1956 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Gary was a native of Bellevue, Pennsylvania. His life was remarkable and his days were memorable, raising a family and enjoying a working-class lifestyle in the North Hills area. Gary possessed and exuded a dogged work ethic. He took pride in his work as a Boilermaker. Always willing to share a story of where and with whom he worked over a cold beer. Gary valued conversation. He was the best listener I’ve known. Gary treasured friendship. He valued comradery. He was always willing to help. He was beautiful and perfect. To be his friend was the guarantee of feeling warmth.
Gary Lee is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sharlene Herndon. Including his eldest child Tiffany and her husband Tim Broderick, as well as his son and youngest child Gary William Herndon.
Gary adored his grandchildren. He missed nothing. When it came to sports, there was no field, gym, nor track too far. His surviving grandchildren were his existence, Jack Broderick, Shawn Broderick, Henry Herndon, Oliver Herndon and Amelia Herndon, in life and death remain the apple of his eye, his heart.
Friends will be received on Sunday from 12-5PM and Monday from 9AM until time of service at 11:30AM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Gary Herndon Fund through the North Hills Foundation. Checks payable to North Hills Foundation. (Include Gary Herndon Fund in the memo.) North Hills School District ℅ North Hills Foundation, 135 6th Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15229.
Tippy and family, I am so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in my prayers. Gary was such a nice guy and loved by so many! He will be missed and may he rest in peace.
What a nice guy, it was a pleasure getting to know him through work prayers for the family 🙏
Tippy, may God bless you and your family during this difficult time. May he comfort you and help you ease your grieving. Gary was a really good person one of my favorite people from north hills that I ever met. Gary never went without saying hi to you and talking with you for a little while. Very special person not many like him.
Tippy I am so sorry for your loss. It’s unimaginable. They’re simply aren’t enough people in this world like Gary. He was a treasure.
So sad to hear of Gary’s passing. It’s been some time but I clearly remember our last conversation. He called me to invite Terri and me to go riding with him and Tip. Well we were busy and didn’t hook up but knowing Gary I realize I was always invited and welcomed. As others have said he is one of the good guys. It was an honor my friend.
Tony
We are soo sorry for your loss..Gary was a wonderful man. His smile & personality lite up a room. Always was a pleasure to see & talk with him. Aperfect gentleman. Our deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time. He was loved by ALL❣️
Gary, you were one of the nicest people I know tippy is a lucky woman to have you.\n Another life going on too soon say hi To Pappy t. He was one of your favorites.Tell him I love him call god bless scary and tippy
Gary is one of the Good Guys your Blessed to meet in Life
Your thoughts put a smile on my face
God Bless you Gary we know your with our Lord another Angel looking out for us above
So sad to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a stand up guy, one of the good guys. Always friendly and kind to everyone. He’ll be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
My deepest sympathy Tippy to you and your family just saw your post with Gary and grandkids. So special prayers for you all at this difficult time
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Gary and I have been friends since childhood and I cherish many memories of our times together.he will be sorely missed and his memory will always be with me fondly. He was a great friend
Our lives have been blessed all the more having known, Mr. Herndon. The Harris family extends our deepest sympathies to the Herndon and Broderick families. Love, hugs and prayers of comfort.
Gary I knew you were sick and coming over to your home getting my hair styled I had the opportunity to say hello and talk a little bit with you you’re a great person just like your wife said you were listening you listen to people very sorry sorry for the family your entire family is going to miss you dearly
Condolences to the Herndon family. It was a pleasure to have known Gary and his family. Fond memories of good times shared at North Hills Cycle. Gary helped us in numerous projects over the years there, and his family always welcomed us as family. Peace to you all. ~Sara
I have known Gary growing up until the present. I have always looked at him as the ultimate gentleman, willing to go out of his way to say a quick hello and an interest in what was going on in life. He was a joy to talk to share conversation. I had my own lil thoughts of him being another guy who refused to age and always be another America’s teenager! Condolences, thoughts and prayers to Tip and rest of family. Top shelf guy gone to early. Rest well Gary ,you did a heck of a job as a person while with us! My thoughts of you are many and pleasant. Joe
What absolute great friend and boilermaker. He will be truly missed.
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends! Gary was a great person! I worked with him many times. We would laugh as much as we worked! He will be missed! No words can express how sad I am! Godspeed Gary!
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Gary was always so kind to me and I’ll be praying for his eternal soul. Also my thoughts and prayers are with you Tippy.
Work with Gary on alot of jobs . He was always alot of fun to be with .a very good man.. you have my sympathy. I know he’s going to me missed.
Gary always had a smile on him any time I was on a job with him. I always enjoyed welding tubes with Gary. He was also a good Electrician besides being a great Boilermaker. Always talked about his Motorcycle. You will be missed by many Gary. My Condolences to Gary’s Wife and Daughter and Son. R.I.P. My Friend.
Gary was undoubtedly one of the kindest souls I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing and performing with. God bless you brother 🙏
I’ll miss you brother!
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss, Gary was truly a special man. He will be sorely missed.
Jody & John
I am a fellow classmate of Gary’s. He was a wonderful person. So sad to lose him too soon. Condolences to Gary’s family
I love you brother you’re the worst neighbor ever🤣🤣😢😢🙏
Gary Herndon on my best friend list, the beloved “mayor” of West View, vacationed with him, played music with him, worked with him on electrician side jobs, partied hardy with him, our boys played youth football together, the most kind, generous, selfless, good looking guy in the world, 68 years old, loved by me and everyone fortunate enough to know him, died today. Lung cancer, I just saw him just six months ago. I’m pretty busted up right now feeling for his so many, many loved ones the pain of his passing. There is a deep cut in our hearts today. Gary was all about family and friends. He was that guy. I loved Gary.