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1942
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2009
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Thomas Heitz Obituary
He was born in Chicago on Feb. 4, 1942, to William Heitz and Ethel (Riley) Heitz. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years and retired as a chief master sergeant. He loved to fish and loved his dogs, Molly, Daisy and Little Bit.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Stephen; daughter, Tracey; son, Jerry; sisters, Helen, Colleen and Maxine; brothers, Bill, Fred, Jim and John Heitz. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jeannie A. Heitz of Mary Esther; daughter, Sandra D. Sliger (Robert); granddaughter, Heather Sliger of Roswell, Ga.; grandson, Robert Sliger of Roswell; great granddaughter, Alice and her mother, Christina; sister, Jacqueline Randolph of Marion, N.C.; half-sisters, Grace, Delores and Agatha; half-brother, Dick Heitz; and many nieces and nephews.
A service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at McLaughlin Mortuary with Chaplain Robert Collins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at the Beal Memorial Cemetery with military honors.
McLaughlin Mortuary, 17 Chestnut Ave. S.E., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., is in charge of the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be left at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com on the obituary page.
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for Thomas Heitz
December 30, 2009
Praying for your family.
Dennis & Diane (Whitaker) Seymour (Wiley & Dot Whitaker's daughter)
Julia Boushon
December 24, 2009
Grandpa Tom, was a great man who was always there for his family. I miss him and our thoughts and prayers will be with you Grandma, we love you!
Anna Krumm
December 13, 2009
Tom will be missed deeply by our family. He was always here for us in our times of need. He was not only our friend but more like a family member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Buck Watson
December 12, 2009
I knew Tom from many years ago at Hurlburt Field. He was the maintenance superintendant for helicopters. What a great all around guy! He "cared", both for the helo's that were in his charge and especially the people that worked with him. He always had an infectious smile and you really enjoyed talking with him. My most sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. Surely he will be missed!
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Diane Schroer
December 11, 2009
Our most sincere and deepest sympathies, Jean and Sandy. We hope you find some solace in knowing that there is now another angel in Heaven watching over you. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you all at this time and always.
With much love,
Diane, Jeff, Michael, Sydney & Delaney Schroer
December 11, 2009
With our deepest condolences.
Rick & Susan Johnson
Glenn McKim
December 11, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Tom will be remembered by me for his dedicated service to his country and to our Air Force helicopter community. A true patriot and just a great guy to have as a friend.
December 11, 2009
Rest in Peace Chief Heitz.
Deepest sympathies and condolences to Jean and family.
Pete S. (Chief Heitz was my first Chief in the AF.)
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