Herbert Miller Hurst

He was born on June 11, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Herbert and Amorette Hurst. Herbert grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from Langley High School, where he was a standout student-athlete, lettering in football, basketball, and baseball.

Following high school, he attended the United States Coast Guard Academy, graduating in 1962 with a degree in engineering. Dedicated to lifelong learning and professional growth, he later earned his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1970. Herbert spent most of his professional career in business and finance in Pittsburgh and Virginia Beach. Alongside his civilian career, he proudly served in the United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve, retiring as a Captain in 1991 after a distinguished military career.

Along with his military and professional accomplishments, Herbert was a dedicated member of the Shriners and a proud member of the Legion of Honor. He valued the friendships, fellowship, and charitable work these organizations provided throughout his life.

Herbert spent much of his retirement enjoying life along the coast in Virginia Beach with Gail Hurst, his beloved wife of 58 years and the love of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Gail; his three sons, James Allen Hurst, Herbert Dorning Hurst, and David Alford Hurst; 12 cherished grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Croushore, and his son, Dean Henderson.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th, 2026, from 1:00pm-2:00pm at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00pm on the same day, followed by a reception at the funeral home.