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1922
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2009
Carl Hecker Obituary
Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Mike Haschke officiating, assisted by Wallace Irvin. Family and friends attending please enter Lane A.
A native of Flint, Mich., he was born Feb. 12, 1922, to Carl and Lois Hecker. He served his country as a gunnery instructor in the Army Air Corps during World War II and he served his God as a preacher of the gospel over 60 years.
Carl married the former Willadean Parish in 1942 and together they raised three sons and two daughters. No one could have asked for a better father and mother.
The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to Dr. Harish Dhingra for the medical care and friendship he has given to their parents over the past three years and to the medical teams who ministered to their father over the last 11 weeks.
Survivors: His beloved wife of 66 years, Willadean Hecker; sons, Elio Mastrofrancesco and wife, Nancy, Danny Hecker and wife, Celeste; daughters, Linda Yoder and husband, Gil, Carla Edwards and husband, Jason; grandsons, Jeff and Jason Mastrofrancesco and Adam and Dustin Hecker; granddaughters, Dena Stelly and Paige and Layne Edwards; great-grandsons, Pierce Mastrofrancesco, Ashtin Hecker and Tyler Stelly; sister, Juanita Haight; and a host of dear friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Hecker
Marilyn Mead-Slentz
March 13, 2009
I loved Brother Hecker as our preacher in Denver City when I was a child. I thought of him and his family thru out the years.
I am sorry for your loss.
Karen Ratliff Brothers
March 1, 2009
Willadean and Family,
I send my condolences as well as those of my parents, Elmer and Wilda Ratliff. Carl baptized me in 1961 in Denver City. He gave me a book at the time that he signed. I have read his message several times through the years. I pray for God's comfort for your as you grieve Carl's passing.
February 27, 2009
Dear Willadean and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Carl's passing. He was an exceptional Christian gentleman, and we remember him and you and your family with great pleasure.
Please know that you all are in our prayers at this time.
Our love,
Cecil and Martha Rix
Marjorie Chisholm Buck
February 18, 2009
Willadean,
Carl was such a good friend to my mom and dad, Joe and Hazel Chisholm.We have such wonderful memories of the times we shared together. My dad and Carl shared so many things together through the Italian ministry..Carl used to love to have me around when I was young because I always laughed so hard at his jokes..Chuck and I were married 43 years ago by this amazing man. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Scruggs
February 18, 2009
As Willadean's cousin I was always in awe of Carl because he was such a good Christian preacher. I felt if Willadean picked him then he was special. They moved to Texas when I was young so I didn't get to share in their lives as much as I wished.
Dena Ivie
February 18, 2009
Jason, Carla, Paige, and Layne,
We send you our sympathy and prayers to you and all your family. May you feel God's peace and comfort today and in the days ahead.
love, Charles and Dena Ivie
Dennis & Dardon Ann Hayter
February 18, 2009
We were so lucky to have been married by Carl in August 1969. It will be 39 years this August, and we're still together thanks to him. He is truly going to be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. With love
Paul and Paula Avrit
February 17, 2009
Danny and Celeste, just to let you know we are thinking of you...May God bless you at this time. We Love you, Paul and Paula
Judy Doughty
February 17, 2009
Carl was such a big part of our life at Central. He married us 42 years ago and it took, we're still stuck together. He told us a few years ago he'd quit marrying people because they didn't take any longer.
I always enjoyed his great sense of humor. He will certainly be missed by all of us whose lives he touched and he certainly touched ours.
God Bless you all, Judy and Dennis Doughty
MARLIN AND BETTY WHITAKER
February 17, 2009
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF CARLS PASSING. HE WAS TRULY A
CHRISTIAN FRIEND. THINKING OF EACH OF YOU.
Judy Lynn Self
February 17, 2009
Our family grieves the world's loss of Carl Hecker. He & Willadean were fine, Christian parents, and he was always a servant of God, as well as a loyal friend. Our prayers are with each member of his family at this time.
Betty Self, Judy Lynn & Jackie G.
Ronnie & Patsy Ford
February 17, 2009
Please accept our condolences in the passing of Carl. He was a wonderful man, so caring and honest. He married us 21 years ago and was always a inspiration to us.
Sam English
February 17, 2009
I always enjoyed speaking with Brother Hecker. I am thankful I was able to hear him preach a few sermons. He has touched many by his example of serving the Lord.
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