November 1, 1936 – August 22, 2013 In Loving Memory.
Spanish Fort, Alabama

John Richard Heater of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was 76.

Mr. Heater was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways and was a US Air Force veteran. He loved living in Alabama and enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and squirrels.

He died peacefully at home with Leslie and Richard by his side. He will be greatly missed, but he is now home with Jesus and his beloved ‘Jeannie Bug’.

He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Heater Merchant and his son-in-law, John Richard Merchant of Spanish Fort; 3 brothers, Camden Heater, Bill Heater and Homer Heater, Jr. and 3 sisters, Judy Landers, Janie Robinson and Donna Joe Newman.

Notes of condolence for the family may be expressed at hughesfh.com. Arrangements are by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, 7951 American Way, Daphne, AL.