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Frank Herbert

October 10, 1937 — November 14, 2018

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces memorial services for Mr. Andrew Franklin, better known as "Frank" Herbert, age 81, of Blairsville, who passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Frank was a native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, but had been living in Blairsville since winter of 1981. He was widely known throughout our area as a general building contractor, both commercial and home construction. Frank developed a reputation of quality and was sought after for numerous and notable projects. For recreation, Frank enjoyed to waterfowl hunt, fish, and square dancing. Frank had been a Kiwanis Club member for many years, and served as President of the Club in 1991-1992. Frank was a proud supporter of Union County 4H Club's Shotgun Team and believed in promoting responsible gun safety for children.

Family members that will cherish Frank's memory are: wife, Virginia Humphries Herbert; son and daughter-in-law, Franklin E. and Debbie Herbert; son and daughter-in-law, Keith A. and Karen Herbert; and daughter and son-in-law, Mary L. and Stewart Blankinship; step-sons and their wives, Randy & Janet Tavlin and David & Michelle Tavlin; and step-daughter and her husband, Julie and Bob Smith; sister: Joyce McCleod and sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Richard Ehster; and brother and sister-in-law, David and Becky Herbert; eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren also share in his legacy.

Memorial services have been scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville. Myron Turner will present a eulogy. All past and present Kiwanians are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers for the service. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service starts.

The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to either Blairsville's Kiwanis Club, PO Box 1732, Blairsville, GA 30514 or Union County 4H, 165 Wellborn St. Box 5 Blairsville, GA 30512 please indicate Shotgun Team in the memo line of your check.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Frank Herbert. Please send your condolences and sign the guest registry online at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
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