Herbert Franklin Page

Herbert Franklin Page, 84, of Newport, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 31, 2021, at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland and Rev. Dwayne Dickerson. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website.

(See link below for the Service Bulletin including the Order of Service.)

Herbert was born on July 25, 1936, in Beulaville, North Carolina, to the late William and Lucille Page. He graduated from Swansboro High School, class of 1955 and went on to honorably serve in the United States Navy. Following the military, he worked as a longshoreman with the North Carolina Port where he retired after 20 faithful years. Herbert was a hard-working man who always kept busy. Farming intrigued Herbert so it was a natural step for him to become co-owner and operator with his father-in-law, Elijah Guthrie, of P&G Grain in Morehead City.

His connections in our community span from being on the Board of the Farm Bureau; Vice Chairman of the Water and Soil Board of Carteret County; Town Commissioner of Bogue; and Mayor Pro-Term of Bogue. His role, civic interest, and duty to his community was a commitment that was appreciated by numerous community members over the span of decades.

Herbert’s dedication to the Lord and to his faith were the grounding factor of his legacy. He attended Broad Creek Church of God where he was happy to share the gifts that God blessed him with. One of his most notable accomplishments was humbly serving as the President of the Crystal Coast Amphitheater. It was there that he produced the powerful dramatization, “Worthy Is the Lamb”, which was a moving and unforgettable experience for those who were blessed to have seen such an inspirational, musical drama, documenting the life of Christ, from His mission to His crucifixion and resurrection.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Guthrie Page of the home; brothers, William Archie Page Jr. and wife Polly Mayo Page, Dewitt D. Page and wife Brenda Taylor Page, and Leo Barrington Page Sr. and wife June Taylor Page, all of Ocean; 8 nieces; and 5 nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home.

As an expression of sympathy flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be sent to Back Pack Friends, P.O. Box 483, Swansboro, NC 28584.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.