Herbert's sunrise was March 16, 1969 this beautiful bundle of joy was shared with the late Louise Mitchell Green and Herbert Mangum in Bronx, NY.
Herbert received all of his formal education from New York City Public Schools.
In 1977 at the age of eight Herbert was placed in the care of his loving Aunt Mary after the death of his loving Mother Louise, Herbert remained in his aunt's care until her death in 1983 he was then placed in the care of his Cousin Sharon who was a prominent part of his life since 1977.
Herbert continued to turn his tragedies into Triumphs during what may have been difficult times he shined like a star in the sky. Herbert received Christ at young age he was a member of Friendly Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Albert Sutton until he moved his membership to Downtown Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop James A.W. Dudley.
Herbert met and Married Aletra Sabrina Dawson in June 1990 and from this union they have one son Tayquine Jammel Green. Herbert was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Herbert exemplified the meaning of hard work throughout his life, he has been working since he was 17. Herbert during his illness exhibited importance of taking care of his home, anxious to return to work, to get off his sick bed. Herbert knew the Lord as his personal Savior.
Herbert sunset on January 27,2020 at 11:30 pm he heard the Lord call time to come home well done thy good and faithful servant, you fought a good fight stayed your course now come and take your rest.
Herbert leaves to cherish his memory; His Loving Wife of 29 years Aletra , his son Tyquine of the home, his foster mother Sharon Lewis of Wilson NC , four Brothers Eddie, Michael (Christine) of Bronx NY, Mohamed (Margarita) of Raleigh, Robert of Wilson NC: four sisters Lucy of Raeford NC, Tanya of Bronx NY, Jenneice and Quanasia of Wilson NC, six Nephews Rashaun and Tarik of Raeford NC, Gilbert (Gwenny Lynn) of NY, Harry of Savannah GA, Deondrick and Norrey of Ga, six nieces Giselle (Fred) and Nicole of Savannah Ga. Sharelle of PA, Shaqueena of Wilson NC, Jameqia of the Bronx, Kim of NY, Alaysia of Ga, Father in Law Nathan Dawson of Wilson, Mother in Law Alora Hull of NYC, one sister in law- Carla of Ga. Two brothers in law Charles of Charleston SC, Nathan Jr. of Ga. His dear God Son David.
Herbert is preceded in death by his loving parents Mother Louise, Father Herbert, his foster mother Mary his sister Alena and his foster brother Rasheen.