Herbert Lomack

HERBERT LOMACK JR., lovingly known as “Blue”, was born on October 25, 1936 in New Orleans, LA. He was the eldest of three children born to the late Herbert Lomack Sr. and Aline Mack-Lomack. He received his formal education through the Louisiana School District and graduated from Kenner High School with the “Class of 1954”. On May 26, 1955, Herbert enlisted into the United States Navy, Where he served his country for ten years before he was forced into early retirement due to medical reasons. Herbert married the love of his life, Ms. Shirley Williams on September 24, 1956. In that same year, Herbert received orders, and relocated to San Diego, CA. In 1958, the love birds had their first son, Herbert III; in 1959, their second son, Kevin and finally in 1961 their daughter Kim was born. He worked for the United States Navy Public Works until he retired on November 6, 1974. After retirement, Blue found enjoyment spending time with his family and friends. He loved attending his children and grandchildren’s track meets, football and baseball games. He was a proud man, who stood tall in stature amongst his family. He had a giving heart and a strong stance. He said what he meant, and meant what he said. He didn’t tolerate any nonsense, if you know what I mean. He loved to talk, and was blessed with the gift of gab. He was a member of the Dennis T. Williams American Legion for over twenty-five years, where you would find him in deep conversation with his brothers. Blue enjoyed dancing, and would often be teaching others how to do the electric slide amongst other dances. He also found enjoyment for horse racing and western movies. Blue also showed his talents in the kitchen fixing his favorite foods; fried fish, gumbo, popcorn and topping it off with a bowl of chocolate ice cream. On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Herbert Lomack, Jr. made his transition from this life to be with our heavenly Father. He is now reunited with his mother, Aline Lomack; father, Herbert Sr.; stepmother, Mary Lomack; one brother, Murray Lomack and one sister, Viola Walton. He leaves to cherish fifty-nine years of love and memories with his wife, Shirley Lomack; two sons, Herbert III (Inna) and Kevin Lomack; one daughter, Kim Marie George (Ronald); nine grandchildren, Nicole Franks, Ezell Lomack, Herbert Lomack IV, Damien Lomack, Chaz Lomack, Kayla George, Lorenzo Lomack (Amber), Kiara Dennard and Xavier Lomack; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Wilmareen James (Wilson) of New Orleans, LA and Cora Williams of Lumberton, MS; two brothers- in-law, Anderson Williams of Atlanta, GA and Charles Williams Sr. of New Orleans, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were held Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Memory Chapel of Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary; interment at Miramar National Cemetery.