BENTON – A southern Illinois basketball coaching icon will be laid to rest today in Benton.

A private family service for 87-year-old Rich Herrin will be held at the Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Immediately following at 1 p.m., a graveside service will be held at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton for those who wish to attend. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date

Herrin passed away last Friday night.

Click on the links to find Herrin’s complete obituary and more information on his coaching career.