Herbert Tyrone Ashby, 75, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 10:07 P.M. September 5, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born March 22, 1943 in Centralia, Illinois to the late Herbert Ashby and Geraldine Ashby.

Herbert loved fishing, wildlife, and nature. He was a tree trimmer by trade. Herbert loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was affectionately known as “pops”: Herbert will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

A Graveside Service:3:00 P.M. Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Williams Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Mr. Marty Mills officiating.  Interment: Williams Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.