Vernon Ray Herbert Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vernon Ray Herbert, a Longshoreman at the Port of New Orleans; departed this life on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the age of 62. He was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana born on February 8, 1958 to the late Amon Herbert, Sr., and Elenora Motley Thibodeaux. Vernon leaves to cherish a devoted companion of 15 years, Debra Brown; three brothers; Lloyd Herbert, Amon Herbert, Jr., and Reginald Herbert, two sisters; Valary Herbert and Chaunti Herbert; 3 daughters, Dana (Dwayne) Leon, Qiana (Roy) Liuzza, and Vernita Herbert; one son, Omar Atkins; four stepchildren, twenty grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two Godchildren; Latasha (Lloyd) Buchanan and Juan Herbert; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Vernon is proceeded in death by his parents, Amon Herbert, Sr., and Elenora Motley Thibodeaux; siblings Ronald Motley, Larry “Moon” Herbert, Janine “Pennie” Herbert, and Patty Smith; one sister in-law Ruthie Davis Herbert and one brother-in-law Laurence Smith. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a public visitation honoring the life of Vernon Herbert at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125 on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. A private service will follow. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Interment: Private. Arrangements by D.W. Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family.