J.W. Heron

February 8, 1942 - February 12, 2020

J.W. Heron passed away in peace February 12, 2020 at the age of 78. He was a graduate of Minor High School in 1960. J. W. retired from Jim Walter Resources after 30 plus years. He served the community as a Volunteer Firefighter for Graysville Fire Department for 20 years. He loved to work and help anyone that needed help. He always loved to serve. J.W.’s favorite past-time was fishing and doing wood work for his family. He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Linda S. Heron; children, Jay (Carla) Heron, Tonya D. (Eric) Cole, Paula Teer; grandchildren, Josh Heron, Jonathan (Brittney) Heron, Jessica (Mike) Crosby, Jayden Heron, Brianna (Tyler) Gleen, Bryan Cole, Kane Heron, Michael Vernon, Shelby Vernon, Desiree (Paul) Kidd; five great-grandchildren; sister, Diane (Sonny) Thomas as well as many nieces and nephews. J.W. is preceded in death by his parents James and Ruth Heron; siblings; Bud Heron, Barbara Honeycutt, Bill Heron and his sons Todd Heron and Dewayne Teer. J.W. will truly be missed. He was always there when anyone needed him. Services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home in Dora. The family will receive guests from 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Adamsville.