Merlin (Buddy) Ernst Herbert

Merlin (Bubby) Ernst Herbert of Ocala Florida passed away peacefully on February 3 ^rd , 2022, at the age of 93 years old.

Buddy was born August 18, 1928, in New Orleans Louisiana to Earl & Emily Luke Herbert. He attended Mater Dolorosa Grade School, S.J. Peters High School, St. Aloysius High School and Soule's Business College in New Orleans.  Buddy served as a Navy Reservist and served in the United States Army during the Korean War obtaining the rank of Corporal.  At the age of 16, He began working for the Illinois Central Railroad and retired after 43 years of service.  After retirement, he loved to travel and visited 49 state capitals. He was an active member of the VFW Chapter in Metairie Louisiana.  He was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala Florida where he lived for the last 15 years. His hobbies included fishing, travel, and reading.

Buddy is preceded in death by his parents: Earl & Emily Herbert, his siblings: Gloria, Earl Jr. (Butch), Bill, Jack, and his grandson Andrew Herbert.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 66 years, Josie Guidry Herbert. His sons: Douglas Herbert of St. Petersburg, Florida; David (Pam) Herbert of Stephens City Virginia.  His grandchildren: Keith Herbert of Richmond Virginia, Jessica Herbert of Portland Oregon, Kaitlyn (Dave) Knause of Charlotte North Carolina. His sister Betty, Sanders of Mandeville Louisiana. He is also survived by his sister in laws: Jane Herbert of Ocala Florida and Teresa Herbert of Avondale Louisiana, Godchildren. and many Nieces and Nephews.

A visitation will be held February 24th at 2:30pm with a funeral service at 3:00pm to 4:00pm at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala Florida.  A reception will follow the service in the Blessed Trinity Community Center.  A visitation and funeral service will be held in March at The Garden of Memories in Metairie Louisiana, Internment will follow.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Brothers Keepers of Ocala, FL, or Marion County Hospice, or St Jude Children's Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place Chapel, 954 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite 200, Ocala, FL 34470. PH: 352-236-5884.

Online Condolences as well as fond memories may be left for Merlin's family by visiting www.BaldwinCremation.com