Obituary For Mr. Delano “Del” Heard

Heard, Mr. Delano “Del”, a resident of Lanett, AL, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in Valley, AL.

June 2, 2019 Public Viewing 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Davis Memorial Mortuary Chapel

June 3, 2019 Funeral Services at 1:00 p.m. Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church 1601 Magnolia Road Lanett, AL 36863

Interment Pine Hill Cemetery Lanett, AL

Mr. Delano Kenyatta Heard was born December 25, 1977 in Opelika, Alabama to the parentage of Fob James and Brenda Heath Heard. He was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in Valley, Alabama.

“Del”, as he was affectionately called, accepted Christ at a young age and joined Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church , Lanett, Alabama under the leadership of the late Rev. Louis Upshaw. He later united with Berean Church International, Inc. also of Lanett, under the leadership of Rev. Vernon Carter. He was a faithful member and served untiringly in various ministries including, but not limited to: the Outreach and Youth Ministries, Parking Lot Attendant, Cuisine, Transportation, Van Driver for the Youth, Hospitality and as a Deacon in Training. Del loved his church and his church family.

He was a graduate of Valley High School Class of 1997. He kept his family at the forefront of his life and spent time caring for his nieces and a very loving child, Bryson, who fondly called him “JC”.

Mr. Heard was preceded in death by: his maternal grandparents, Sharmon and Linnie Gilder Heath; paternal grandparents, Homer Jack and Emma Lee Lovelace Heard; two uncles, Willie Joe Heard and Will Heard; two aunts, Catherine Heard Calhoun and Lutesia Heard; best friends and cousins, Alex Barker and Antione Jones.

He is survived by: his parents, Fob and Brenda H. Heard; two siblings, Lateka Heard (Sebastian) Jackson and Lutesia Nichole (Eric) Zanders;five uncles, Sharman Lewis Heath, Homer (Mildred) Heard, Bob (Susie) Heard, Jamie (Janice) Heard and James Calhoun; aunt, Virginia Heard; one great-uncle, Wilson Gilder; six great-aunts, Mae Fannie Flowers, Bennetta Hurston, Lucilla (James) Browder, Juanita Gilder, Shirley Gilder and Annie Ruth (Orte) Askew; three nieces, Taliya Jackson, Taylor Jackson and Karter Zanders; a special friend who was like a brother, Zambroski Walton; and, a host of other relatives and friends.

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Guest Book

Our condolences to the family. I know Fob from the sportsplex and his uncle, who used to work on our plumbing. Just heard the sad news today. I am sure you will continue to comfort one another through the scriptures mentioned above. Jeffery and Jeanette Morgan

- Jeffery N Morgan

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Heard's passing. Jehovah God's limitless memory is the safest place a dead person can be. He will restore all in his memory to life to enjoy everlasting life on a restored paradise earth. (Acts 24:15) Hears hoping these words will comfort you as you hope to see him again.-Ron M

- ronald morgan

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Heard's passing.

- ronald morgan

May the God who supplies endurance and comfort sustain you during this difficult time. Jehovah God promise, And the last enemy death, is to be brought to nothing.-1 Corinthians 15:26. Jehovah will eliminate death forever.

- DA Frazier

Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the coming days.

- Anthony Buck

I am so very sorry to hear of Del's passing and the difficult time that your family is going through right now. It is never easy to lose our loved ones, and it is even harder when they leave us at such a young age. I hope that you can find comfort in sharing the many memories you have of Del with others. I know that helped me when my mother passed away a few months ago. God is a god of tender mercies and comforts us in all our trials (2 Corinthians 1:3,4). God also comforts us with the hope that we will see our loved ones again by means of the resurrection (John 11:25). Please accept my deepest sympathy to your family during this most difficult time.

- B Logan

We are so sorry to learn of Del’s passing. We saw him not long ago at the Valley Sportsplex. We spent a good while catching up with one another. As you know, he was a great person with a huge smile and personality. It was always refreshing to share a few minutes with him. We have your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sam & Paula Bradford

- Sam & Bradford

We are so sorry for your loss. Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mouring nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away". Del was truly a kind and respectful person. Sharon & Roderick Jones

- Sharon Jones

We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is resting safety in Jehovah God limitless memory, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again to live in a beautiful earthly paradise.(Acts 24:15)(Psalm 37:10,11)

- A J & Mae Berry

We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is resting safety in Jehovah God limitless memory, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again to live in a beautiful earthly paradise.(Acts 24:15)(Psalm 37:10,11)

- A J & Mae Berry

Goodmorning im one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and im sorry for your loss. Isaiah 25:8”God will swallow up death forever and will wipe away the tears from our eyes “. Imagine the time here on the earth, there will be no more death and our loved ones will be brought back to life here on earth.

- LINDSEY J