James “Jay” Louis Herbert

James Louis "Jay" Herbert, Jr., answered his Lord's call on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 13, 1960, to Minnie Quick Herbert and the late James Louis Herbert, Sr. Jay attended Enfield Academy. His passion for fire and rescue led him to be associated with the Red Oak, Whitakers, and Enfield fire departments. He also worked with the Rocky Mount 911 Dispatch Center. Jay is survived by his mother; his wife, Whitney Reid Herbert; his sister, Gail Herbert Saunders and her husband, Miller; his niece, Katelyn Saunders; nephews, Grant Saunders, Randall Reid, and Jackson Reid; brother in law, Randy Reid; dear friend, Brian Bozard; and special four legged friends, Addie, Baylor, and Kyle. A memorial service for Jay will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 3:00 PM at the Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Barbara High Tyre and Rev. Allen Williams officiating with visitation after the service. Memorials may be made to the Nash County Fire and Rescue Association, 120 W Washington Street, Suite 1102, Nashville, NC 27856 or to the Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society. You may also send memorials to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation by calling (301) 447-1365 or donating online to www.firehero.org. Friends and family may visit at the home of Jay's mother in law and father in law, Judy and Edwin Reid, at 7302 Watson Seed Farm Road, Whitakers, NC. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Location Not Available Sunday 6/9, 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Service Location Not Available Sunday 6/9, 3:00 pm