He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne Borkey; former wife, Tina Burger Borkey; son, Daniel Borkey; and brothers, Leo Borkey, William Borkey, and Raymond Borkey.
Herbert spent 3 years in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He worked as a Truck Driver and retired after 40 years from Yellow Freight.
Herbert is survived by his son, Harry Borkey; brothers, Earl Borkey, Harold Borkey, and Charles Borkey.
The family will receive friends from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S Washington Hwy., Ashland. A funeral service will begin at 1:30pm with a graveside service to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Ln., Richmond, VA 23222.
Flowers are welcome, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Disabled American Veteran Organization.