Buford "Bunky" Clayton Herbert

Grand Master Buford “Bunky” Clayton Herbert, 67 yrs, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in Gilchrest Hospice of Towson, MD,  surrounded by his family. Born November 15, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Helena Ernestine Hall Adams and Roy Herbert. Bunky is survived by his children, Teresa Lyn Herbert and Dallas Morgan Herbert; grandson, Jesse James Herbert; and sister, Barbara Jean Deal. From an early age, Bunky showed a distinct level or determination, causing people to refer to him as “indomitable”. He earned his 8th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, was a two time Eastern National Welterweight Kickboxing champion, was awarded a lifetime achievement award and was inducted into the Blue Dragon’s Black Belt Hall of Fame. Bucky also served as a judge for Olympic Tae Kwon Do tournaments. His children remember him as a driven, brilliant man, and an inspiring role model who always brought a smile to others. In addition to his illustrious martial arts career, Bunky worked as Youth Supervisor at the Thomas J. S. Waxter Children’s Center under the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. While employed at the center, he received several promotions and highest accolades from his peers and supervisors. In addition to his parents, Bunky was preceded in death by his loving wife, Thelma Lee Weddle Herbert; brothers, Thomas Leroy Herbert and Richard Arlen Herbert; and sister, Betty Louise Herbert Tennesen. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 1 PM, at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 11 AM until 1 PM, at the funeral home prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, MD.