Charles Glenn “Chuck” Herbert was a bigger than life celebrity of the Mountain Communities for decades. He was dedicated to the philanthropic work of the Mountain Memories Association, the always-witty Voice of Fiesta Days Parade.
He passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. He was 83.
Chuck was born to Glenn and Jewel (Mitchell) Herbert on February 23, 1936, in Clovis, New Mexico. He graduated in 1954 from Brawley Union High School in Brawley, CA, where he was a musician and bull rider. He made lifelong friends there.
Chuck attended college in San Dimas and Fresno and received his law degree at Humphreys School of Law in Fresno.
He served his country as a United States Marine, honorably discharged in June 1964. He was self-employed as a heavy equipment claims adjuster, one of the original four independent owners of Transport Claim Associates in California.
In the late 1960s, Chuck planted his roots and his heart in Frazier Park. He shared his talents and his voice with organizations such as the Mountain Memories Association and the Mountain Lions Club, and announced the annual Fiesta Days parade for many years.
In November 2014, he moved to Sedalia, MO to be near his daughter and grandchildren.
In the second half of his accomplished life he studied to be an auctioneer, volunteering his talent at annual auctions for several organizations benefitting children and community.
He was an honorary member of the National Truck & Heavy Equipment Claims Council (NTHECC), a faithful servant in his church and a Master Mason. He loved to read, especially his bible and biographies. He loved spending time with family.
Chuck never met a stranger, was a cowboy at heart and was generous to all.
He is survived by his sister Dixie Lou Hall Moore, his sons David Herbert and Mitchell Herbert (Tanell), his daughter Julie Herbert; grandchildren Carlson and Taylor Herbert, Reilly (Lizzie) and Zanna Hyatt and his great granddaughter, Reilynn Jewel Hyatt. His parents preceded him in death.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 26, 2019, 11 a.m., at The Well Community Church Fig Garden, 4545 N. Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704. Lunch will follow the celebration.
Memorial contributions may be made to the NTHECC Scholarship Program, with checks payable to NTHECC Scholarship, “Chuck Herbert” memo; send to P.O. Box 5928, Fresno, CA 93755-5928; or to the Fresno Scottish Rite Language Center (call 559.268.9631).
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