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Herbert Lail Obituary
January 24, 1936 - November 14, 2025
Herbert "Hub" Lail, 89, of Morganton, NC, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.
Born in Burke County, NC on January 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Ralph Lenoir Lail and Myrtle Grace McGallard Lail.
Hub retired from Great Lakes Carbon Plant. He was a sports enthusiast and tremendous fan of the Tarheels, and he was an avid golfer and fisherman. Hub was also a master gardener. Every year he planted a large garden then proceeded to share most of the harvest with his community. He was an amazing uncle and was always supporting his nieces and nephews, including attending all their various sporting events. Hub loved spending time with his family and making everyone laugh.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Maxine Powell Lail; sister, Nell L. White; twin brother, Hubert W. Lail (Faye); and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Hub was preceded in death by a niece, Donna Kay White.
Services were held at Sossoman Funeral Home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Hub to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Autumn Care of Marion for the excellent care and love they provided.
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Bradley Davis
November 23, 2025
Saddened by the news of Hub´s passing even though we had virtually no contact since my days of working at the Carbon Plant ended in `85. Hub was a fun guy to work with as well as to golf with too.
Sympathy and Condolences to Maxine and all family and friends!
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Dean Wilson
November 19, 2025
My father worked with Hub for 40 years. I only 7. I felt as I grew up with him as dad & I always went to the GLC softball games. He was a good player. He was also very involved with all the GLC picnics at Optimist Park up Hwy. 181. He was a really Good man. Always a positive influence. Hub is & will be missed. Prayers to his entire family.
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