Herbert York

Herbert York, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Lincoln Village in Racine, WI.  He was born on June 16, 1937 in Warren, Arkansas to Jessie York and Martha Jane (Ellis) York.  He was united in marriage to Martha Marie Merriweather on December 14, 1964 and to this union four children were born.  He worked various factory jobs, retiring from American Motors (Chrysler) in 1988. Herbert found great pleasure and enjoyment in hunting, fishing and the outdoor life.  He was very generous and kind to all, displaying a warm heart and gentle smile.  He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Martha; daughters Ursula (fiancé  James Williams), Gwendolyn (Bart) Trussell; sons Herbert Jr,  Alvin, and Michael (Dawn) York; grandchildren Jaleesa and Isaiah Trussell, Sylvester Williams III, Alivia and Gabriel York.  Sisters, Martha Cleveland, Bennie Avery, Francyn (Jerry) Bowie, Georgia Clary, Loretta Bull and Thelma (Harold) Hunter; Special sister-in-law Annie Price.  Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clifton and Otha York; sisters Mary Pickett and Lucille Roberson.  The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Lincoln Village staff, especially Annie Stoner, Tasha Wright, Patricia Cobbin and the staff of Hospice Alliance for their compassionate care to Herbert. A Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St. 12:00pm, Visitation will be at the church from 11:00am until the time of service.  Pastor Manuel Lazano from Word of Faith Family Church is the Eulogist and Bishop L.L. Kirby is the Host Pastor.   The Committal Service will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park, immediately following the funeral service.