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James "Sweet Evening Breeze" Herndon
James Herndon was born in Scott County and was the youngest of John and Kate Herndon's eight children.
According to Leigh Angelique, local entertainer, drag queen, and friend of the late Mr. Herndon, James was born in 1889, one year prior to Leigh's grandmother.
James sweet breeze herndon biography
In his many decades living in Lexington, he was widely regarded as the city's most colorful character, and there are numerous stories (both true and legendary) about Herndon. In fact, few Lexingtonians actually know him as James Herndon.
He is more widely known by his nickname, "Sweet Evening Breeze," or "Miss Sweets." He often wore make-up, occassionally performed or appeared on Main St. on Saturdays in drag, and was apparently quite effeminate. Long before there was Ru Paul, Lexington's Sweet Evening Breeze was titallating and gaining respect from locals.
For most of his long life, Sweets worked at Good Samaritan Hospital. Taken to the hospital