Herb was known for his very big heart and his love for people as reflected by a host of friends throughout Texas and the United States. As the owner of Herb's Hat Shop for the past 30 years, he has become known as Mr. Hat Man. He opened up his hat shop after his retirement of 27 years with Southwestern Bell.
Herb and his beloved wife of 32 years, Pat, share their love of people and are partners in many civic and service groups and active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Herb was the Charter President of the China Grove Area Lions Club, serving in all offices since 1982. He has also served Lions in many other capacities of Zone and Region Chairmen and District Cabinet offices. Herb's great thrill was to present one of his custom hats to Lions Clubs International President Jimmy Ross, the 89th President of Lions Clubs International. Herb has also provided hats to Lions in China, India, Africa and Iceland.
Herb is also involved with the Cowboy Breakfast Foundation and was made Honorary Chairman. He is also a Life Member of the San Antonio Livestock Association and has served on the Calf Scramble and Exhibit Committees for many years.
Herb has served on the City Council as a Councilman of China Grove for many years.
Herb and his wife, Pat, truly love serving others in their love for the Texas Lions Camp and seeing the handicapped, Diabetic and Down Syndrome children spend a week free of charge at our beautiful Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville. The Lions of Texas pay expenses of a child to have the time of their lives to experience the "Can Do" spirit.
Herb leaves behind his beloved family who he loved so dearly and always said he was a Happy Man. His wife, Pat, six children, 14 grandchildren and four great - grandchildren: daughter, Kathy & husband Glen Hecox of Weatherford, daughter, Beth and husband Dennis Zwicke of Marion, son, Bradley Carroll and wife Annette of San Antonio, son, Wesley Carroll of San Antonio, son, Toby Fest and Mike Riordan and daughter, Kellye Harris and husband Randy; grandchildren, Ryan Hecox and wife Leslie and son Kyle, Ross Hecox and wife Amye, Ragan Hecox, Brent Reininger and wife Dana, Justin Reininger and wife Nicole, and twins, Hilary Reininger, Tyler Reininger, Zack Carroll, Zane Carroll, Tori Carroll, Weston Carroll, Gary Fowler, Nicole Anderson and husband Taylor, and Jordan Grenadier ; great - grandchildren, Brooke and Reide Reininger and twins, Kylie & Kelsie Reininger; mother-in-law, Robbie Tadlock.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Porter Loring at 1101 McCullough.
SERVICE
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 12, 2011
11:00 A.M.
ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
2302 S. PRESA STREET
Interment in Hill Country Memorial Cemetery located at 11700 Highway 46 West take Hwy 281 North to Hwy 46 in Bulverde, turn right towards the Smithson Valley Area and the cemetery is on the left.
Reception to follow at Mesquite Hall located at the corner of Ford Rd. and Mt. Olive Rd. in Adkins, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Texas Lions Camp, P.O. Box 290247, Kerrville, TX 78029; St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2302 South Presa Street, San Antonio, TX 78210; or the China Grove Area Lions Club, P.O. Box 146, Adkins, TX 78101.
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