Harvey R. Heard, age 76 of Benton, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, with Pastor Zack Waldis officiating. There will be no public visitation. Family and friends should go directly to the cemetery. Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Harvey Raymond Heard was born on December 29, 1939 in Macedonia, IL, the son of Leamon and Margurite (Barnfield) Heard. He married the former Karen Lee Fitzpatrick on August 25, 1959, and she preceded him in death on July 26, 1996.
Harvey worked for 35 plus years with Arch Mineral Coal Company of Percy, IL. He was a member of the U.M.W.A.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and horses.
Mr. Heard is survived by two sons: Michael Heard and wife Becky of Shiloh, IL, Mark Heard and wife Nancy of Valier, IL; four grandchildren: Cheri Thompson and husband Mike of O’Fallon, IL, Ryan Heard of Arlington Heights, VA, Billy Heard and Emily Heard both of Valier, IL; two brothers: Bryce Heard and wife Sue of Ina, IL, Terry Heard of Macedonia, IL; a sister Linda Lineberry and husband Chuck of Sparta, IL; several nieces and nephews.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; wife Karen Heard; and a granddaughter Jennifer Heard.
To leave the family online condolences, or to share memories of Harvey, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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