Herbert Priest

PRIEST, Herbert A., 71, of Alpena, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at home following a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

He is survived by his wife, Judith; a daughter, Elizabeth Larsen of Farmington Hills; a son, Matthew (Cheryl) of Broadview Heights, Ohio; a sister Margaret (Jim) Ray of Soldotna, Alaska; four brothers, David (Peg) of Presque Isle, Roger of Grayling, Myron (Beth) of Mancelona, and Delmer (Garry) of Williamsburg; and six grandchildren, Cary, Andrea, Timothy, Andrew, Nathan, and Sarah.

He is at McWilliams Funeral Home — Alpena, where friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m., Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at Word of Life Baptist Church from 2 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dan Lute officiating.

Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.