Rufus "Kenny" Heading

Rufus "Kenny" Heading obituary, Durham, NC

Rufus "Kenny" Heading

Rufus Heading Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Feb. 28, 2026.
DURHAM: Rufus "Kenny" Heading, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2026 at Hock Family Pavilion. He was born in Franklin County, NC to the late Rufus Heading and Lottie Lee Benton Heading. Kenny is predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings.

Kenny is a true county boy at heart and always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone. He loved spending time and conversing with his friends, and he enjoyed spending a lot of his time outside. Kenny enjoyed driving his truck and doing yard work. He also had a passion for turkey target shooting. Kenny was a very accomplished builder, specializing in decks. He retired from Durham County Public Schools after many years of faithful service in the Maintenance Department.

Kenny is survived by his life companion of 51 years, Sue Wheeler; special daughter, Jennie Logner; and many special nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be announced soon.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to Duke HomeCare & Hospice at Hock Family Pavilion: 12 Moore Dr., Suite 200, Durham, NC 27713.

The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham

1105 Broad Street PO Box 2913 (zip 27715), Durham, NC 27705

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