Michael Arnold Heavner

1943 - 2021

Michael Arnold Heavner

October 13, 1943 - May 4, 2021

Michael Arnold Heavner, 77, of Hickory, went to be with his heavenly father, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Michael was born in Catawba County to Ralph Newell Heavner and wife, Metta Travis Heavner, Oct. 13, 1943.

He attended St. Stephens High School, graduating in 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served for two years. He was a volunteer member of the St. Stephens Fire Department. He was married to Sue Ester in 1966. He worked in the furniture industry for over 50 years, last working for Wesley Hall Furniture in Conover. He was an active member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church for over 25 years, involved with teaching Sunday school, vacation Bible school and singing in the choir. He provided services and leadership to Boy Scout Troops in the Hickory area. He enjoyed team bowling for many years, crafting, travelling and spending time outdoors. He was a dedicated family man, recently spending most of his time with his great-grandson. He loved being "Paw-Paw" to his grandchildren and great-grandson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Billie H. Sigmon.

Michael is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sue Ester Heavner; daughter, Crystal Wright and husband, Richard, of Lenoir; foster son, Khanh Nguyen and wife, Hanh, of Newton; grandchildren, Courtney Clinard and husband, Luther, Haley and Michael Nguyen; great-grandson, Lawson Clinard; sisters, Peggy Davis and husband, Glenn, of Hickory, Patricia "Pat" Hedrick and husband, Joe, of Hickory, Almieta Helton of Taylorsville and Judy Lutz of Hickory; brothers, Ralph Dale Heavner and Randy Heavner, both of Claremont; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be gathering at Drum Funeral Home of Hickory, Monday, May 10, at 1 p.m., for viewing. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m. A receiving will be held at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church in Hickory at 4 p.m. with memorial services immediately following at 5 p.m., with the Rev. Michael Stone officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, 9379 NC Hwy. 127 N, Hickory, NC 28601.

The family of Michael Heavner wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the first responders, doctors, helicopter flight team and the staff of Catawba Valley Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Drum Funeral Home of Hickory

www.drumfh-hickory.com