Virgil Herald

March 27, 1924 - February 13, 2012

Booneville, KY – Virgil Herald, age 87, husband of Edna (Noble) Herald, passed away peacefully Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Owsley County Heath Care Center following a long illness in Booneville, KY. Virgil was born in Booneville, Owsley County, KY on March 27, 1924, a son of the late John and Polly Ann (Sebastian) Herald. He was a lifelong farmer, enjoyed being outdoors and fishing, a veteran of the US Army serving proudly during W.W. II, he was affiliated with the Cow Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Booneville, KY and participated in the construction of the church. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, 2 sons; Larry Bruce Herald and Jimmie (Darlene) Herald, both of Booneville, KY, 3 daughters; Joyce Ann Mayes of Harrison, IN, Lois Jean (Larry) Clark of Hamilton, OH, and Doris Rabenstein of Booneville, KY, 5 grandchildren; Teresa, Penny, Marsha, Jennifer, Julie, 1 step-granddaughter; Vanessa, 5 great grandchildren; Lauren, Kimberly, Katherine, Dalton, and Trinity, 1 step great-great granddaughter; Addison, along with many other loving family members and friends. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother; Harvey Herald. Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2012 with Pastor L.C. Easterling officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY. Virgil will be laid to rest in the Harlan Noble Cemetery located in the Meadow Creek community of Owsley County. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.