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John Heard Obituary
John was born on September 20, 1952 to the late Richard and Alice Read Heard of Savannah, Georgia. He attended Florida Central Academy in Mount Plymouth, Florida, and then South Georgia State College in Douglas, Georgia. He worked as the Treasurer of Central Warehouse and Development in Savannah. He attended Isle of Hope Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a choir-member. He was an enthusiastic member of multiple societies including the Savannah Lapidary Club, the Coastal Archeological Society, and the Savannah Lions Club.
John is survived by his brother Richard Willis Heard (Pamela Heard) of Ocean Springs, MS; his sister Mary Heard DeGennaro (late Pasquale DeGennaro) of Savannah, GA; his brother Keith Read Heard (Betty Heard) of Savannah, GA; his brother Shelley Read Heard (Elise Heard) of Huntsville, AL; his nieces Joanna, Marsha, Stacia, and Sarah Beth; his nephew Erik; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Abigail and Sam, Aaron and Rebecca, Theo and Xavier, and Max and Connor as well as extended family and numerous dear friends. John will be forever remembered as a lifelong learner and a lifelong teacher.
Special thanks for the kindness and care given by Marsh View Senior Living and the Isle of Hope Baptist Church.
Remembrances may be sent to Isle of Hope Baptist Church, 22 Rose Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5 until 7pm, Friday, November 10 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah.
A celebration of John's life will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, November 11, at Isle of Hope Baptist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Heard
Mark Fields
February 12, 2022
Sorry to hear about John´s passing I was hi roommate at FCA and also at South Georgia College. Such a great friend!! I will miss him and my sincere condolences to his family. Mark Fields
Bill Ricks
November 26, 2017
Saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend John. Fond memories of time spent together exploring, fishing, hunting during our preteen and teenage years. My condolences to the Heard family.
Paula Pound
November 23, 2017
I am visiting my Dad at Marsh View for Thanksgiving and am saddened to hear of John's passing. Praying for John's family and friends. The loss is definitely felt among the residents and staff at Marsh View. I enjoyed my conversations with John about books, fossils, and many other subjects. He was always excited to share his wealth of knowledge with anyone who was interested! What a sweet man.
November 11, 2017
I remember John mostly as a young child, playing with my brother, Edward. He was totally enchanted with flowers at that period, and was so cute to watch in his excitement. He was such a sweet little boy.
Sally Cope Huhn
Matthews, NC
Diane Brannen
November 10, 2017
What a sweet and talented man! I always enjoyed John's cheerful demeanor, and hearing his animated descriptions about his latest fossil find. John was always God's faithful servant, and he never strayed from the path of righteousness. What a beautiful soul...well done, young man! Enjoy your rest from this weary world.
Glenn Jones
November 9, 2017
I had many fossil hunting adventures as a young man with John Heard and John wood by my side,John was soft spoken and a stand up guy.many thanks for the memories
Terri Brigdon Burke
November 8, 2017
Mary,Shelly,and all who loved John. I will always remember him. I learned how to ride his bike on the driveway at your house. Such a little thing but it meant a lot to me. My prayers are with you.
Murray SIlver
November 7, 2017
Not only did John march to the beat of a different drummer, he was that drummer who provided the different beat and there was nobody like him; the quintessential Savannah character.
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