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Danny Heath Obituary
Jones County Sheriff, Danny Ray Heath, 52 of Comfort, NC went to sleep at his home and woke up in Paradise on Monday, August 2, 2021. He was born on January 12, 1969.
Surviving Danny is his loving and faithful wife, Cheryl Smith Heath of 32 years; children, Cheridan Raye Heath and Dylan Ray Heath; parents, Gayle Spence Moore and Gerald Heath and Abbie Heath all of Comfort;; Brother, Jamie N. Heath of Comfort; Sisters, Tonya Magrath of Wake Forest, NC and Alicia Mejia of Jacksonville, NC; parents and brother by love Ray, Brenda, and Mickey Smith.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 8,2021 at 2:00pm at the Jones County Civic Center, 832 North Carolina Hwy 58, Trenton, NC 28585.
A full obituary may be viewed at www.johnsonfhnc.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Johnson Funeral Home 210 West Hargett Street Richlands, NC 28574
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Memories and Condolences
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Nancy Worthington
August 8, 2021
Dear Cheryl and Family, I am so saddened by Sheriff Heath´s passing. He was a devoted sheriff, husband, and father. Please know that you and the precious children that Danny and you shared are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all. Love, Nancy
Becky and Frankie Heath
August 7, 2021
For the family and co-workers of Danny-When we heard of Danny's passing, we were shocked and deeply saddened. He was so dearly loved and respected by all that knew him. He will be truly missed.
Audrey McDonald
August 6, 2021
Rest in peace Sheriff You will be greatly missed and thought of often.
Jay Luker
August 6, 2021
Rest easy brother, you are in paradise now, wrapped in the embrace of our Lord. While a hundred Buffett songs go through my head, and tears roll down my cheeks, I have to remember that! I love you brother, until we see each other again.
Bob & Cathy Horvath
August 6, 2021
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the family. Giant loss for our County. God bless. Bob & Cathy
Kimberly Stewart
August 5, 2021
Best Sheriff Jones County will ever have.You taught your staff well they will continue zero tolerance. You rest in paradise. Prayers for your family, friends and the Sheriffs office.Thank you for all you did.
Toni Braswell
August 5, 2021
My deepest sympathies.
Jeremy Yater
August 4, 2021
You will truly be missed and remembered for the good you did in Jones county and making it a safer place for the citizens, thoughts and prayers for the family and for all the sheriff's department,God bless y'all! R.I.P Danny
Annette McDaniel
August 4, 2021
Thank you Sheriff for making Jones County a wonderful place to call home. Prayers to your family and thank you to your family for sharing him with the county. He loved Jones County unconditional 24 hours a day. Your work on earth is done. Rest high on that mountain.
Taps Kendall
August 4, 2021
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family
David L Arthur, Retired Chief of Police
August 4, 2021
Prayers and condolences to family! I enjoyed working with Danny over the years! He was the hardest working Sheriff I knew! RIP Brother!
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