Gerald "Jerry" Heistand
Gerald "Jerry" Heistand
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Jerry leaves to cherish his memory, Melody Woodward, his companion of the past 11 years; two sons: Kenneth (Rhea) Heistand and Timothy (Dawn) Heistand; two step-children: Lashonda (Kiana) Miller and Henry Windham III; ten grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a nephew Chuck (Lynn) Bradford; a niece Patricia Cox and a brother-in-law Mark (Tracy) Fistler. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters: Donna Chapman and Tammy Heistand.
A celebration of Jerry's will take place at a later date.
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Ken Heistand
February 16, 2026
Miss you Dad.
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Melody woodward
February 27, 2024
My best friend, my LOVE of my life, my everything
Ken Heistand
February 22, 2024
Being a great Dad.
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