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Kenneth Heavener Obituary
GASTONIA -- Mr. Heavener, 74, of Gastonia died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston County and the son of the late Jesse Filmore Heavener and Emma Vera Clanton Heavener.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia with Reverend Mark Tankersley officiating.
Interment will be in Gaston Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 PM until 2 PM in the fellowship hall of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church; at other times the family will be at the home of the son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Tweet Heavener, 424 Maymont Drive Cramerton, N.C.
Ken was a member of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, retired Civil Engineer formerly with the City of Gastonia and Asphalt Paving Company in Shelby, N.C., and US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Adair Heavener, son and daughter-in-law, Steven Reid Heavener and Tweet Heavener of Cramerton, daughters, Lisa Jeanneane Heavener of Cramerton, Sherri Lynn Heavener of Gastonia, grandson Hunter Reid Heavener of Cramerton, sister and brother-in-law, Jean Heavener Freeman and Bob Freeman of Gastonia, and brother-in-law, Barry Adair of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Heavener, Skeet Melvin, Glenn Thompson, Roy Stone, Bryan McCarty, David Owens, Steve Duncan and Charles Glenn.
Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation - NC, 5950 Fairview Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210-3104.
Condolences may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com.
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Heavener family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Heavener
Sponsored by Steve Heavener.
March 8, 2011
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Presented to: Sheila Heavener
On behalf of the President of the United States and the Chief of Naval Operations, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to this Country and a grateful Navy.
US Naval Honor Guard
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March 8, 2011
Steve Duncan after placing flower
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Pallbearers placing flowers
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Pallbearers flowers
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US Navy preparing to salute
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US Navy folding flag
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Pallbearers placing flowers
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US Navy hands over the flag
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US Navy Approach
Steve Heavener
March 8, 2011
US Navy with Flag
Steve Heavener
March 8, 2011
Hunter presenting flower
June 22, 2010
Hunter's speech at Graveside
Steve Heavener
June 22, 2010
Naval Flag Tilt during Taps
June 22, 2010
Jonnie & Allen Mabe
September 18, 2009
TO OUR FAMILY, YOU ARE ALL SPECIAL.WE WILL MISS KEN AND HAVE SO MANY FAMILY MEMORIES OF ALL OF YA'LL THE LAST SEVERAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN SALISBURY HAVE BEEN REALLY GREAT AND WE ARE SO GALD WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO THAT. WE LOVE ALL OF YA'LL JONNIE & ALLEN MABE
Barry & Brenda Crenshaw
September 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mr & Mrs Bobby Queen
September 18, 2009
Mrs. Heavener, Steve, Sherri, and Lisa, My heart feels for you and your family. I have requested my small group at church to keep you in their prayers during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do for you please feel free to call me 704-309-0005 or email me. I would love to hear from you when you are hearts are ready. always a friend, Bobby Queen
Posted by: Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Queen Dallas, NC July 29, 2009
July 31, 2009
Shelia and Family,
So sorry to hear about Ken. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Love to you,
Joy Stacey
Barry Crenshaw
July 29, 2009
Sheila and Family;
Most of my memories of you and Ken are from when we were all a lot younger. I remember Ken, looking so great in his uniform. Seems every time I turn around, we lose more family.
You will certainly be in Brenda's and my prayers. We love you and will cherish our memories of Ken.
If there is anything I can do for you in any way, I would consider it a blessing for me to help.
Rich Heavener
July 29, 2009
Sheila & Steve,
Sorry, we were out of town on vacation in San Antonio for our granddaughter's 3rd birthday. We were not aware until after we returned this week. Ken was a great guy and relative. Lot's of fun and I will always fondly remember him.
Rich Heavener
Mike Benjamin
July 28, 2009
Mrs. Heavener, Sherri, Lisa and Steve;
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. All these years and he's still Mr. Heavener to me... I'll miss him greatly and remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Mike <3
GENE COCHRANE
July 28, 2009
KEN AND I GREW UP AND WENT TO SCHOOL TOGATHER. WE JOINED THE SERVICE AT THE SAME TIME HE IN THE NAVY ME IN THE AIRFORCE. THE LAST TIME I SAW KEN IS WHEN WE WERE DISCHARGED FROM THE SERVICE AND WENT JOB HUNTING TOGATHER. I THOUGHT OF HIM AND OUR FRIEND SHIP OVER THE YEARS.
July 27, 2009
Sheila and Family
I worked with Ken at Asphalt Paving for several years. He was always full of himself and acting up. He will be missed greatly. My prayers are with you and the family.
Lori Vinesett
Brice Dickson
July 27, 2009
When our friends & family depart this visible world in time & step into eternity its a good time for all of us to remind ourselves of the love our Lord Jesus has shown for us to remove the sting of death & think of a far better relationship in the heavenly mansions. Brice Dickson
July 27, 2009
To the Heavener Family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find peace through the wonderful memories you have shared. We will be lifting you up in prayer, as these are such hard times; may God give you the strength you need in the days ahead. Kathy, Austin & Glenda
Barry Caldwell
July 27, 2009
Ken was once my supervisor at the City Of Gastonia in the early 60s.........we were always trading and swaping worthless stuff........nice guy.
Michelle Cho
July 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy & Marty Benjamin
July 26, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Ken was such a special person, he will be missed by many. I loved finding the golf balls in the yard. As I threw them back over the fence, I thought of Ken getting out to hit balls & knew he was having fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy & Marty
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