Herman Loving Pentecost was born on November 8, 1959 in Virginia to Melvin and Barbara Pentecost. A middle child with six siblings: Melvin, Debbie, Carol, Robert, Richie, and Samuel.
Herman began working at a young age turning wrenches with his father.
He eventually moved to Port Lavaca, TX where he was introduced to the love of his life, Elizabeth. When Elizabeth asked what he did for a living, Herman answered, “I am an unemployed bum”.
This obviously swept her off her feet and Herman and Elizabeth got married on a whim in jeans and t-shirts in 1982.
Their first son, Jeremy, was born in 1983 in Texas.
Herman’s job brought him to Savannah in 1986. This is where he and Elizabeth decided would be their forever home.
Their second son, Jason, was born in Savannah in 1987.
Herman took so much pride in his children and often times would assist in coaching their little league teams. He spent many weekends on Tybee Island with his sons fishing and passed that love of fishing on.
He always had a smile on his face and did his best to improve everyone’s day. No one was safe from his antics and his goal was to make everyone smile.
The biggest smile crossed his face when he became a grandfather or as he like to be called, Pa.
Herman worked in industrial construction for the majority of his adult life and was set to retire from the Local 188 later this month.
He entered his eternal rest on July 2, 2023 after he battled cancer.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Pentecost; and his mother and father, Melvin and Barbara.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Elizabeth Pentecost; son, Jason (Alyssa) Pentecost; siblings, Melvin Pentecost, Debbie (Rick) Houghland, Carol Ramsey, Robert Pentecost, Ritchie Pentecost, Samuel Pentecost; and his grandchildren, Gabriella Pentecost, Jason Pentecost, Jr., and Lennox Pentecost.
A memorial service and celebration of Herman’s life will be held at New Hope Christian Church (2550 Courthouse Rd Guyton, GA 31312) on July 15, 2023 at 4:00PM. Please wear your most comfortable jeans and casual clothing as Herman only wore a suit maybe twice in his life and wouldn’t want it any differently.
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Cindy Ramsey Turner
Herman was a wonderful and favorite cousin! Always ready to prank or pick on me laughing if he didn’t like you he would waste his time. So very sorry for the loss of Herman, his heart was so big!
Tammy
Herman and I had special connection through our humor and antics. I really wish I had told him the kinship I felt with him. He was an amazing human. He is and will be greatly missed. LOVE YOU MOST UNC 💜
Darlene Colon
Beth,Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. Herman was such a good man. He was very funny and fun to be around. I remember all the times our families got together to go camping at Griffins Lake. What a time we all had. Herman will always be remembered in the fondest way❣️ Beth Jason and the rest of Herman’s family, you are in my thoughts and prayers❤️🙏🙏🙏
Madeline Smith
Love all my neices and nephews . Praying for you all God is always faithful
Pauline Raya
So sorry for your lost. Manchester friends for life.
Pauline Spriggs Raya and family
Wayne
Really sorry for your loss. Herman was a great guy and enjoyed working with him. His favorite saying at work was if you hear anything by 9. Start something. I will miss him
Gale Huddleston
Hurman was one of the nicest person that I have ever known he was always there to lend a helping hand Me and Beth been friends for 35 years he was a loving husband ,Father and his grandkids was a joy in his life .Hurman will be greatly missed but no doubt in my mind he is fishing in heaven with his mother in law and his son Jeremy may he rest in peace and God be with Beth and grand babies and Jason and the rest of the family . RIP till we meet again .Gale Huddleston
Tracy Rickard
Mr. Herman was a good friend of mine and I will miss him greatly. I will miss his kind words and advice, working with him and cutting up all the time,also towards my end at the plant when we were both in pain and walking out to the gate, he never left me behind and I never left him. He was a true friend and I will leave you with one of his famous pieces of advice “keep. It simple stupid.