Mike also was a dedicated public servant to his community working as a volunteer fire fighter and with the rescue squad. Mike served as the mayor of Pinetops from 1983-1987, and also served as a member of the Edgecombe County ABC Board. Mike served a year as President of the North Carolina ABC Board.
Mike moved his family to Garner, NC where he worked for several years at the North Carolina ABC Warehouse in Raleigh, NC. This position started Mike’s career in transportation, distribution and logistics. Mike worked for Long Transportation in Raleigh, before accepting a position with Best Cartage in Raleigh, NC in 1991. He managed the Raleigh office for Best Cartage for several years before moving to their home office in Kernersville, NC
Mike was involved with numerous organizations throughout his life. Mike was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church, and was an active member of Littleton United Methodist Church for the last several years, serving on numerous committees and as a Sunday school teacher. He was also active in the Heart of Carolina Emmaus community for numerous years, and participated in C12, a Christian roundtable organization for business leaders, for over a decade leading up to his retirement from Best.
Mike Herman was a friend to everyone he met in life. He was always willing to help anyone in need, and always offered words of encouragement. Mike loved to travel, especially to St. Thomas, loved living on the lake and loved spending time with his family and friends.
Michael Leonard Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Elizabeth Herman, and by his younger brother, Jim Herman. Mike is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kaye Herman; his son, Joey Herman and his wife, Kim (Kernersville, NC); his son, Tim Herman and his wife, Dana (Garner, NC); his older brother, Steve Herman and his wife, Joan (Clarksville, VA); his uncle and aunt, Erik and Becky Gummesson (Asheville, NC); his father and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Jean Clay (Emporia, VA); and by his step-mother, Clyde Herman (Pinetops, NC). Mike is also survived by four grandchildren that brought him abundant joy, Claire Herman (Garner, NC), Avary Anne Herman (Kernersville, NC), Jasper Herman (Garner, NC) and Ainsley Herman (Kernersville, NC).
A funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 30, 2016, 11 AM at Littleton United Methodist Church in Littleton, NC. The family will greet visitors immediately following the funeral in the Littleton UMC fellowship hall. Michael Herman will be laid to rest the same day at 4 PM at Independence United Methodist Church in Emporia, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to Littleton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 26, Littleton, NC 27850.
