Herbert “Herbie” William Rolison, III, 61 of New Bern died May 31, 2019.
He is predeceased by his wife, JoAnn Laughinghouse Rolison; stepdaughter, Kimberly Allyson Cameron; brother, James Ludwig Rolison; sister, Diane Blackburn.
Herbie lived most of his life in New Bern and worked as an electrical contractor at various local military installations and TexasGulf. He was very generous, tender-hearted and would give you the shirt off his back. He was also a strong advocate for veterans, helping many file disability claims and navigate the complex VA system.
Surviving is his son, Herbert William Rolison, IV; sisters, Glenda Ormond and Debbie Smith; grandson, Ryan Davenport.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11th at the Greenleaf Memorial Park Lakeside Chapel.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the Rolison family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com