Herman Lee Erwin

Herman Lee Erwin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 89, in Rosepine, Louisiana. Born on July 31, 1936, in Leesville, Louisiana, to Samuel Lee Erwin and Irma Jewel Tilley Erwin, he was a man known for his mischievous pranks and joyful spirit. A graduate of Anacoco High School, Herman proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an exceptional domino and checker player who loved entertaining others with magic tricks. He found great pleasure in fishing, hunting, traveling, and gardening, and held a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

Above all, Herman adored the love of his life, his wife Glynda, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. He loved his family deeply, and family get-togethers were always filled with fun and laughter. A faithful prayer warrior and dedicated soul winner, he cherished his church family.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Glynda Erwin; his sons, Randall (Debra Lucas) Erwin of Lumberton, Texas, Sherman Erwin of Anacoco, Louisiana, and Myron (Terri) Erwin of Lafayette, Louisiana; and his daughters, Cindy Milstead (Gerald) of Madison, Mississippi, and Nelda Ray (John) of DeRidder, Louisiana. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Slaydon of Anacoco, Louisiana; his grandchildren, Wendy, Kimberly, Darren, LaRanda, Kayla, Lynn, Kearie, Shain, Dylan, Jackson, and Brayland; and thirteen great-grandchildren.