Robert Darrell "Tank" Herron, 67, of Evarts, departed this life at the Norton Hospital in Louisville on Sunday, July 21, 2024, following a brief illness. Born June 28, 1957 in Harlan County, he had lived here most of his life.  Darrell attended Evarts High School where he excelled in football. After graduation, he worked as a coal miner for Manalapan Mining Company and several others throughout the area. Darrell believed in the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking, canning and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Coker; his son, Robert Lee "Robbie" Herron; two brothers, David and Scott Coker; grandparents, Homer and Nellie Herron; and an aunt, Brenda Gayle Caudill.

Survivors include two sisters, Revina Stanton and husband, Paul, Evarts; and Kimberly Holman and companion, Richard Brown, Evarts; two brothers, Chris Coker and wife, Karen, Middlesboro; and Daniel Coker, Evarts; two aunts, Phyllis Aistrop, Appalachia, VA; and Dollie Moore, Lafayette, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends, including special friends that were like family to him, Brenda "Granny Butch" Davis and her family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 1 until 3 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home. Memorial services will begin at 3 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with Pastor William "Chick" Kelly officiating.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert Darrell Herron.