Herbert “Herb” L. Small Jr, 86, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by Jolene, his cherished wife of 57 years; his son Mike; parents Herbert and Ella Small; sisters Lillian Harmon and Montez Gonzalez; and brother Don Small.
He is survived by son Gary and wife DeeDee; his grandchildren Paul and wife Sofia, Gary, Jr., Amanda and Emily; and great-grandson Sebastian. He is also survived by his brother, Glenn Small, and several nieces and nephews.
Born in Darlington, SC, Herb was a commercial construction general contractor. He retired from H.L. Small Construction Co. in Orlando, a family business established with his wife and two sons. During retirement, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, golf, John Wayne movies, and participating in activities with the Legacy Adults Group at First Baptist Church of Central Florida.
He was generous to support organizations important to him, including The Arc of Haywood County, Mike Conley Hospice House, and Buladean Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Charles Nelson will lead a service to celebrate Herb’s life on December 3rd at 3:00 pm in the chapel at Woodlawn Memorial Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Florida. The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park at 4:00 pm. A reception will be held for family and friends from 4:30-6:30 pm at the funeral home.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Pard Road, Tavares, FL 32778 or The Arc of Haywood County, North Carolina, 407 Welch Street, Waynesville, NC 28786.
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