Herbert S. Small

Herbert S. Small is a native and lifelong resident of Colonial Heights. He was born to the late Edward A and Dora Witt Small. Herbert is married to Arline Holt Small (Matoaca) and has two daughters, Susan Small Belcher, and Nancy Small Barnes both of Colonial Heights, three grandchildren, and a brother Ralph L. Small. He was educated in the Colonial Heights and Petersburg schools and later graduated from the Eckols Mortuary College in Philadelphia. He entered funeral service in 1956 with his brother Alvin and became Vice President of the firm until his retirement in 1990 when nephews Bryan D. Small and Louis C. Smith became owners. Herbert was appointed by the late Governor Mills Godwin to the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, which culminated in 1984 serving as its President. In 2012 He was recognized by the Virginia Funeral Directors Association for 50 years of service in the funeral industry. Herbert is a 50-year member of Blandford Masonic Lodge #3, the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #284, member and Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Colonial Heights, a member of the VFW Post #2239, and a founder and member of Colonial Christian Church (DOC) serving as Elder, Teacher and Financial Chairman. He is an avid golfer and is still very active in Funeral Services.