Herbert R. Webb's Obituary
Herbert Ray Webb, 67, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL on June 30, 2019.
Herbert was born August 25, 1951 in Louisa, KY, the son of Herbert and Lydia (Plummer) Webb. He married Charlotte Keene on August 29, 1970 in Clintwood, VA.
Herbert was a system welding supervisor for Norfolk Southern Railroad. During his leisure he enjoyed gardening, fruit trees, mowing grass and cooking.
Surviving are his father, Herbert Webb; children, Michael Webb (Patty) of Hammond, IL, Peyton Webb (Tim Ryan) of Crete, IL, Shane Webb of Bement, IL; brothers, Larry Webb (Pam) of Prichard, WV, Oscar Lee Webb (Lois) of Louisa, KY; sister, Diana Massie (Dennis) Prichard, WV; grandchildren, Patrick, Andy, Corey, Katie, Mackenzie and Cailey.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte; mother, Lydia; and brother, William Plummer.
Celebration of Life hosted by Herbert’s family will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 PM Friday, July 5, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Memorials: Donor’s Choice.
Condolences may be left to Herbert’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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