Herb L. Fedora

Herbert Lawrence Fedora, known to his loved ones as Herb, passed away October 24, 2023, in Bryan, Texas, at the age of 88. He was born October 12, 1935, in Birch, Texas, to Joe John Fedora and Julia Matus. Herb is preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Joe Dan Fedora.

Herb was a hardworking and loyal individual who was dedicated to his family and friends. He had a tender heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Herb was known for his storytelling skills and had a knack for captivating his audience with his tales. He was a faithful and dedicated father who cherished his role in his four sons’ lives.

In his free time, Herb enjoyed various hobbies such as football, carpentry, gardening, fishing, and hunting. He had a passion for sports and loved following his favorite teams. Herb’s love for carpentry allowed him to create beautiful pieces and leave a lasting legacy with his craftsmanship. He loved his various dogs through the years, especially Maggie.

Herb proudly served in the Navy for two years, where he honed his barbering skills in the Officer’s Barber Shop. After his military service, he pursued a career as a Barber and eventually became a co-owner of Razor’s Edge Barber Shop. His expertise and dedication to his craft earned him the respect of his colleagues and customers alike.

Herb found solace and spiritual guidance at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where he faithfully attended mass from his favorite seat in the balcony every Saturday night.

Herb Fedora will be dearly missed by all who knew him. His hard work, loyalty, and giving nature will be remembered fondly.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Karlyn, and four sons, Larry (Christi), Bruce (Dawn), John (Dawn), and Lee (Lisa) along with stepdaughter Tonya (Michael) Parker and stepson GeDon (Lori) Bowman. Grandchildren include Dillon, Sydney, Peyton, Hallie, Jordan, Jolee, Toni, Tori, Caden, Cooper, Sidney (William) Giles, Sutton Springer, Tiffany (Patrick) Mantey, Kayla and Emily Bowman, Kyle (Tricia) and Kristopher Parker, as well as several great-grandchildren and his sister JoAnn (Ken) Shiller.