James "Diz" Clingman Heffner Jr., 99, of Maiden, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Maiden, Dec. 9, 1919, and was the son of the late James C. Heffner Sr., and Carrie Finger Heffner.
In addition to his parents, "J.C." was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bessie McNeilly Heffner; as well as six sisters; and three brothers.
J.C. was a life-long member of First Methodist Church in Maiden. His deep faith in God, his devotion to his family, his love of his church family, his passion for the game of checkers and for supporting the Carolina Tar heels were paramount throughout his life.
J.C. was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in India. He was a member of the American Legion Post 240 and was a member of the Maiden Masonic Lodge.
Left to cherish his memory include his four children, Cynthia McQuellon and husband, Richard, of Winston-Salem, Jim Heffner and wife, Carol, of Alexandria, Va., Nancy Henry and husband, Dennis, of Newton, and Sarah Heffner of Maiden; grandchildren, Carrie Foard and husband, Travis, of Maiden, Meghan McCandless and husband, Greg, of Boone, Brendan McQuellon and wife, Kelly, of Winston-Salem, and Cameron Coulter of Maiden; and great-grandchildren, Bryson Foard, Carson Foard, Dillon McCandless, Bowen McCandless and Evie McQuellon.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at First United Methodist Church, 303 North Main Ave., in Maiden, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 1:45 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Rob Hutchinson officiating, at the church. Burial will follow at Maiden Municipal Cemetery.
Source Citation: Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service
In addition to his parents, "J.C." was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bessie McNeilly Heffner; as well as six sisters; and three brothers.
J.C. was a life-long member of First Methodist Church in Maiden. His deep faith in God, his devotion to his family, his love of his church family, his passion for the game of checkers and for supporting the Carolina Tar heels were paramount throughout his life.
J.C. was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in India. He was a member of the American Legion Post 240 and was a member of the Maiden Masonic Lodge.
Left to cherish his memory include his four children, Cynthia McQuellon and husband, Richard, of Winston-Salem, Jim Heffner and wife, Carol, of Alexandria, Va., Nancy Henry and husband, Dennis, of Newton, and Sarah Heffner of Maiden; grandchildren, Carrie Foard and husband, Travis, of Maiden, Meghan McCandless and husband, Greg, of Boone, Brendan McQuellon and wife, Kelly, of Winston-Salem, and Cameron Coulter of Maiden; and great-grandchildren, Bryson Foard, Carson Foard, Dillon McCandless, Bowen McCandless and Evie McQuellon.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at First United Methodist Church, 303 North Main Ave., in Maiden, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 1:45 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Rob Hutchinson officiating, at the church. Burial will follow at Maiden Municipal Cemetery.
Source Citation: Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service
James "Diz" Clingman Heffner Jr., 99, of Maiden, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Maiden, Dec. 9, 1919, and was the son of the late James C. Heffner Sr., and Carrie Finger Heffner.
In addition to his parents, "J.C." was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bessie McNeilly Heffner; as well as six sisters; and three brothers.
J.C. was a life-long member of First Methodist Church in Maiden. His deep faith in God, his devotion to his family, his love of his church family, his passion for the game of checkers and for supporting the Carolina Tar heels were paramount throughout his life.
J.C. was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in India. He was a member of the American Legion Post 240 and was a member of the Maiden Masonic Lodge.
Left to cherish his memory include his four children, Cynthia McQuellon and husband, Richard, of Winston-Salem, Jim Heffner and wife, Carol, of Alexandria, Va., Nancy Henry and husband, Dennis, of Newton, and Sarah Heffner of Maiden; grandchildren, Carrie Foard and husband, Travis, of Maiden, Meghan McCandless and husband, Greg, of Boone, Brendan McQuellon and wife, Kelly, of Winston-Salem, and Cameron Coulter of Maiden; and great-grandchildren, Bryson Foard, Carson Foard, Dillon McCandless, Bowen McCandless and Evie McQuellon.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at First United Methodist Church, 303 North Main Ave., in Maiden, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 1:45 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Rob Hutchinson officiating, at the church. Burial will follow at Maiden Municipal Cemetery.
Source Citation: Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service
In addition to his parents, "J.C." was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bessie McNeilly Heffner; as well as six sisters; and three brothers.
J.C. was a life-long member of First Methodist Church in Maiden. His deep faith in God, his devotion to his family, his love of his church family, his passion for the game of checkers and for supporting the Carolina Tar heels were paramount throughout his life.
J.C. was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in India. He was a member of the American Legion Post 240 and was a member of the Maiden Masonic Lodge.
Left to cherish his memory include his four children, Cynthia McQuellon and husband, Richard, of Winston-Salem, Jim Heffner and wife, Carol, of Alexandria, Va., Nancy Henry and husband, Dennis, of Newton, and Sarah Heffner of Maiden; grandchildren, Carrie Foard and husband, Travis, of Maiden, Meghan McCandless and husband, Greg, of Boone, Brendan McQuellon and wife, Kelly, of Winston-Salem, and Cameron Coulter of Maiden; and great-grandchildren, Bryson Foard, Carson Foard, Dillon McCandless, Bowen McCandless and Evie McQuellon.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at First United Methodist Church, 303 North Main Ave., in Maiden, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 1:45 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Rob Hutchinson officiating, at the church. Burial will follow at Maiden Municipal Cemetery.
Source Citation: Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service
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