Ronald Heard Obituary
Atlanta Hospital. He was born on September 30, 1954, in Vinings, Georgia, the son of
Harold Lee and Edna Mae Heard, and has lived in Fayetteville, Georgia, for the past 20
years.
Ronald graduated from Southwest Atlanta High School in 1972, where he served as captain
of the tennis team and played on the junior varsity basketball team. After high school,
Ronald began his career in computer technology at National Data Corporation, then
attended Massey Business College with a concentration in computer programming.
Ronald spent 20-plus years as a computer operations contractor at the US Environmental
Protection Agency's Atlanta Regional Office (EPA), working with several companies,
including Computer Sciences Corporation and Lockheed Martin.
While at EPA, Ronald met and in 1985, married Anne Heard. Between them, the couple
raised three sons, Jonathan Edwards (Jente McKnight), Jacob Edwards (Kereese), and
Harold Heard (Shamekia).
Ronald was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his wife and sons, three sisters,
Deborah Heard, Melda Tate, and Pamela Heard, six grandchildren, Jaylin Devaughn
Edwards (Ivana), Xiomara Tyson-Edwards, Sebastion Elliot DuBois Edwards, Tyshon
Bernard Heard, James Christian Heard, Haley Alyse Heard, and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, and other loving relatives.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026, at
Murray Brothers Funeral Home, 1199 Utoy Springs Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Visitation
will be at the funeral home from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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Ronald Robbins
January 19, 2026
Ronald and I attended not only Southwest but attended the same elementary school, he was a long time friend, we thought we were special because we had the same first name, my thoughts and prayers to the family, may God give you peace.
Naomi Bell
January 19, 2026
I just learned of Ronald´s passing today so I sadly missed his funeral.
I would like to extend my condolences and heartfelt prayers to his wife and his entire family as I remember Ronald as a former classmate of the 1972 class of Southwest High School. He was always kind and he wore a contagious smile whenever I saw him in the hallway and I will keep his memory of kindness in my heart.
Vicki A. Haley
January 19, 2026
So very sorry to hear of Ron´s passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
Deborah Crayton Ivory
January 19, 2026
Deborah Crayton Ivory, my love, prayers, and condolences to the Heard family. God's strength and blessings to the family.
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Curtis Miller
January 18, 2026
I´m a SWAtl classmate and am saddened by the loss. I wish I had the opportunity to grt to know him in adulthood. May he rest in heaven
Notosha Jackson Wilson
January 18, 2026
Classmate of Southwest High School class of 72. My deepest condolences to the family and prayers! I remember Debra Heard as a dear friend too.
Andrew Dunn
January 16, 2026
All our love and joy to you and the family ... Good time memories are great to hold on to!!! Your EPA family is always here. Andrew Dunn/Finance office
Shea Johnson
January 16, 2026
Anne and family, I´m sending my deepest condolences for your loss. I pray that you´ll find peace and comfort in each other. Much love, Shea Johnson
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