He was bon December 19, 1947 in Waynesburg, a son of the late James E. Diggs Sr. and Mary Price Diggs.
After graduating from Waynesburg High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War.
Herman resided most of his life in Washington and was a Baptist by faith.
Surviving are a son, Demetrius Lipscomb, a brother, Phillip D. Diggs (Sherry) of Waynesburg, two nieces, Michelle Davis and Cheryl Wilkerson Diggs; one nephew, Philip Rashad Diggs; four great-nieces, Shontee, Lamia, Malena, and Aubray.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, James E. Diggs Jr., and sister, Sharon E. Diggs.