Mr. Herschel Begley, age 69, of Bartow, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa. Born February 19, 1939 in Conflnence, KY, Mr. Begley has been a residence of Bartow for 30 years, moving form Detroit, Mich. He was employed with Tri-County Human Services of Bartow for several years. He is a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran. He is survived by several neices and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday, December 7, 2-4 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Graveside services will be held with military honors, Monday, December 8 at 12:30 pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com.