David W. Heavner

HICKORY - David Wayne Heavner, 51, ended his journey here on earth April 15, 2009, and began his journey with the Lord. He was the wonderful husband of 34 years of Jackie P. Heavner. Born July 2, 1957, in Hickory, he was the son of Ralph D. Heavner Sr. and Shirley G. Lail. David was a member of Winkler's Grove Baptist Church, a dedicated and much loved employee of Old Dominion Freight Line and a loyal Tennessee Volunteer fan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Dale Heavner Jr., and stepfather, Robert C. Lail. He is survived by his wife, Jackie P. Heavner of Hickory; two beloved daughters, Stacey Heavner of Mars Hill and Jan H. Smith and husband, Ryan, of Hickory; two much loved grandchildren, Landrie Smith and Colton Bryan; like a daughter and son, Angie and Chris Bryan; a lifetime friend, Joe McRary and his wife, Teresa, and daughter Tara; and his Old Dominion family. A celebration of David's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Winkler's Grove Baptist Church, with the Revs. Dale Faulkenbury and Mike Hatton and Dr. Ed Yount officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, Friday, at Bass-Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the David Wayne Heavner fund in care of Bank of Granite, 25 Third St., NW, Hickory, N.C. 28601. Bass-Smith Funeral Home is serving the family of David Wayne Heavner.