He was born on December 11, 1937 in Illinois and was the son of the late Wilber and Louise Ebner Salisbury.
Herbert graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL, where he obtained his bachelors degree. After 27 years of service with the US Navy, he retired. During his service career, he received multiple citations, awards and a masters degree from American University. He had resided in Columbia, MD before moving to Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area 21 years ago.
He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Community Service Board, Rockingham Rotary and JMU LLI.
Herbert was an avid reader and loved birds, plants, trees, flowers and Heirloom tomatoes.
On December 28, 1960, he married the former Betty C. McClure, who survives.
He is also survived by a son, Neil Salisbury of Dallas, TX, a daughter, Elizabeth Rose and husband, Bo, of Rockingham; one grandson, Kyle Rose; a sister, Sue Leather and husband, Dan, of Florida; and a brother, Charles Salisbury of Ohio.
Three brothers, George, Ed and Glen Salisbury, preceded him in death.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, with Pastor Bob Talbott officiating. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 South Main St. Harrisonburg, VA or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
