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1929
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2011
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Herbert Heflin Obituary
A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Front Royal Baptist Temple with Pastor Roger Hatfield officiating and Pastors Bruce Proctor and Frank Painter assisting. Burial will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Mr. Heflin was born on January 22, 1929 in Castleton, a son of the late Herbert Heaton and Mazie Kinsey Heflin.
He was the owner of Good Home Builders Construction Company and was the former pastor of Five Forks Regular Baptist Church in Sperryville and Green Valley Baptist Church in Front Royal. He was a member of the Gideons for a number of years. Mr. Heflin served his country in the Army and National Guard.
Mr. Heflin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Jean Davis Heflin; his children, Gwen Lynn, Linda Daly, David Heflin, Eric Heflin, Gary Heflin, Nancy Ross, John Heflin and Joanne Heflin; his grandchildren, Susanna Lynn, Thomas Lynn, Rebekah Lynn, Stephen Lynn, JoAnna Lynn, Thomas Daly, Michael Daly, Rebecca Floyd, Josh Heflin, Eric Heflin, II, Krystal Hall, Lori Baker, Emily Hoff, Ashton Hoff, Sandy Jo Heflin, Kenneth Ross, Erica Ross, Stephanie Ross, John Michael Heflin, Jacob Heflin, and Cara Heflin; his great-grandchildren, Kerith Lynn, Olivia Lynn, Dylan Baker, Tiffany Daly, Kyle Floyd, Cody Chloski, Kaylee Hall, and Natalie Heflin; and his brother, Everett Preston ""Bill"" Heflin.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Heflin was preceded in death by his sisters, Freida Nicholson and Rebecca Sibert; and his great-granddaughter, Madison Baker.
Pallbearers will be Bill Fix, Ron Weckenman, Jim Coverstone, Mark Stallard, Tom Robinson and Rick Diamond.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Harper, John Greer, Walter Harper, Jim Petty and Rick Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to the Gideons International, P. O. Box 206, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family online at www.turnerrobertshaw.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Heflin
October 14, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family. We had many happy times at our singing at Golden Living Home. Mr Hefling was a godly man who never failed to talk about Christ. We will miss him and his family.
Barbara& Jim Rhodes-Margie Wilkins- and Ray& Janet Miller
October 10, 2011
We knew him (Pastor Heflin) as a patient loving father that doted on his daughter. We have the utmost admiration for him. To the Heflin family we pray you feel God's arms around you during this time of sadness. Your Friends at Pickering Place, Good Life
Nancy Long
October 9, 2011
Brother Hoover was my Dad's beloved Pastor. All your family were so good to us when Daddy died. Now he and Hoover are rejoicing together in fellowship before Jesus. We pray for God's comfort to surround you as He holds you in His arms. Nancy (Purdy) Long.
Dusty Davis
October 9, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Debbie Beatty Goisse
October 9, 2011
Eric, Linda and Family,
God is holding each of you in his arms as you pas through this time of grief and sorrow. My heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Tammy Hart
October 8, 2011
Pastor Heflin was a Godly man loved by many. He taught me many things about the bible during my time at Green Valley. He was a dedicated, faithful servant. He will be missed by many. My prayers are with all of your family.
Erica Ross
October 8, 2011
I miss my PaPa so my much already. But I know that He is in Heaven now, and he is talking with His Lord! My PaPa was one of the greatest men to walk this earth. One day I will see Him again. I love you PaPa!
October 7, 2011
I know Heaven just got another Angel. For Hoover was truly a good man, loving husband, and wonderful father. It is with great sadness that I give you my condolences. God be with you. Pat Jones
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