Herbert was born in Chattanooga, TN and raised in Whitwell. He was a graduate of Central High School and retired as the Director of DOT air transportation in Georgia. He was an avid musician and a member of Silverdale Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dollena Hughes; grandson, Andrew Barnwell; great-grandchild, Michael McAdoo; and his parents, Thomas and Mary Hughes.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Betty Hughes; sons, Thomas (Yvonne) Hughes, Allen (Susan) Hughes and Dennis (Donna) Hughes; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 PM on Thursday, May 21st at the funeral home.
We respectfully request that "social distancing", wearing masks, and all CDC measures be adhered to at the funeral home and the cemetery.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 22nd at the funeral home with Pastor Tony Walliser officiating.
To watch the funeral service live you may join us at https://www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaValleyView/
A graveside service will follow at 3 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, GA.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Greater Chattanooga Right to Life, P. O. Box 11272, Chattanooga, TN 37401 (www.righttolifechattanooga.org/donate).
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.
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