Mr. Herbert Starr Dial, 87, of Oxford passed away at his residence Friday, May 20, 2011.  He was born March 17, 1924 to the late Starr William and Eva Sockwell Dial in Oxford, Georgia.  Mr. Dial attended Rehoboth Baptist Church formerly Salem Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of Oxford.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Cowan his brother, Albert Dial and another brother, Rayford Dial.

Mr. Dial is survived by his wife Mrs. Annelle Kimble Dial and his siblings; Mamie Garner, of Oxford Martha Chambers, of Covington Clayton Dial of Oxford and Bertha Cason of Oxford.  He is also survived by numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews along with other family and close friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Dial will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Chapel of Harwell Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Pendley officiating.  Interment will follow at Oxford Historical Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6pm until 8pm Saturday, May 21, 2011.  Harwell Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel, 2157 East Street SE, Covington, GA 30014 is in charge of arrangements. www.harwellfuneralhome.com