Hershel Dale Vest Jr., lovingly known as Dale, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the age of 77. He was born June 24, 1944, to parents Hershel Dale Vest Sr. and Calle-Bell Inez Vest in Brownfield, Texas.
Dale attended Meadow Schools and farmed for a short time before joining the Navy. He served aboard the USS HAVERFIELD (DER-393), in the Vietnam War. On June 1, 1968 he married the love of his life, Shirley Evelyn Joplin. He retired as a Firefighter from Reese Air Force Base after serving 24 years.
Dale loved God, his family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and fixing things. He was the best husband, awesome dad, great brother, adored uncle and irreplaceable papa. He was a blessing to all that knew him.
He leaves behind cherished memories and his wife of 53 years, Shirley Evelyn Vest of Lubbock, daughters: Terri Dale (Vest) Johnston (Jamie), Toni Gail Vest of Denton, Texas, and Shelley Lampp of Lubbock; sisters, Mary Rucker and Evelyn Dalton of Lubbock; brother in Law, Virgil Gilliam of Meadow; grandsons, Brandon Vest and Nathan Vest of Lubbock; granddaughters: Laney Lampp and Maddie of Lubbock; great-grandsons: Noah Cole Vest, Oakley Ray Vest, and Wallen Dale Vest all of Lubbock; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lillie Gilliam.
The family invites you to celebrate his life with a 1pm Celebration of Life service on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park with military honors.
For online tributes please visit: www.ResthavenFuneralHome.com
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