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RAY DEANE HEATON (Age 83)
On September 4, 2012, in Arlington, VA. Born in Clifton, WV on September 5, 1929. Graduated from West Virginia University in 1952 with BS in chemistry, enrolled in USAF ROTC in Morgantown and served with the USAF as a Second Lieutenant in the capacity of Hospital Administration at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC. He was a graduate of the Air Force School of Aviation Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1958. He was in private practice of osteopathic medicine in Pomeroy, Ohio from 1959 through 1970 then worked for Veterans Administration hospitals in Chillocothe, Ohio and Perry Point, Md. He reentered private practice in general/family osteopathic medicine in Arlington, VA 1973-1993. Member of the Masonic Temple and Kena Shrine with recognition for 50 years in each organization.Member emeritus of Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association. Predeceased by his wife Patricia June (Heap) Heaton. Survived by Joan V. Malcolm, Susan Nutt, Patricia Holmgren, Dr. Roy E Heaton, Dr. K. Joseph Heaton, and nine grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Memorial Services are pending. Donations may be made to Shriner's Hospitals.
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Lucille and Mike Maloney
September 12, 2012
We are sorry to lean of the loss of your father. I'm sure he was a very fine man. We will pray for you and your family.
S. Jackson
September 12, 2012
May the Father of tender mercies be with you all during these difficult days.
September 12, 2012
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your dear loved ones. We will pray for the family to have peace and comfort at this time.
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