Benjamin Edward Heise, Jr.
December 29, 1936 ~ August 30, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Benjamin Edward Heise, Jr., 73, of 19 Hendrix Drive, Candler, died Monday, August 30, 2010, at the John Keever Solace Center.
Mr. Heise was born in Asheville and was a son of the late Benjamin Edward Heise, Sr. and Lillie Sue Knight Heise. He retired as a Master Sergeant with the US Air Force after 20 years and from Ryder Truck rental where he worked 15 years. Most recently worked for nine years as maintenance engineer at Freedom Baptist Church, where he was a charter member.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Dykes Heise; three daughters, Teresa Lynn Simpson and her husband, John E., of Conway, SC, Susan J. Burson and her husband, Scott, of Huntington, IN, and Elizabeth Hooper and her husband, John, of Mills River; one son, Benjamin Edward Heise, III, and wife, Cheryl, of Candler; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters, Laura Gray and husband, Carl, Barbara Lamb, and Margaret "Polly" Greene, and husband, Delmas; and one brother, James C. Heise and wife, Vinita.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Freedom Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Keith Hutchinson and the Rev. Everette Haney officiating. Interment with military honors by a detachment from Shaw Air Force Base will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Freedom Baptist Church Sanctuary Fund, 50 Rice Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Sarah & Family, We were so sorry to hear that Buck had passed away. You and your family have lost someone very special to you who also meant a great deal to many others, such as Bill,myself and John Clement (to whom he was a great friend)he will be remembered many times with special warmth and affection and often be missed by those who’ll remember along with you. God is in control so trust in His mercy and the healing will begin. With Deepest Sympathy
Susie & Family –
I am so, so sorry. God Bless & please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Susan & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayer.
MaryEtta
Many good memories of Buck will live on through all of us who have been touched by him. My prayers are with you, Sarah, and all of the family. I love you all. God bless you.
Vonnie~
I am so sorry to hear about your dad… I will be praying for you & your family..
Vonnie and family
I am sorry to hear the loss of you father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura, I was so very sorry to read of the loss of your brother. I love you & will be praying for you & Carl.
God Bless You…..
Dear Susie, Barbara Ellen, Polly and Jim. Am so sorry to hear about ‘Buck’. I send my love to his wife and kids as well as to you all. Sorry I will not be able to attend funeral. Love, Barb
Dear Susie, Barbara Ellen, Polly and Jim. Am so sorry to hear about ‘Buck’. I send my love to his wife and kids as well as to you all. Sorry I will not be able to attend funeral. Love, Barb
Dear Heise Family, So sorry for the loss of Mr. Heise, I remember your family well. You are all in our prayers at this difficult time. Just know that he is now in the house of the Lord!
Donna Gipson Boucher & Marti Gipson
T, John and family we are very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
To the Heise Family, T we are very sorry to hear about your loss you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Jim and Kitkat
Dear Family,
May God’s grace uplift you during this time. Our prayers are with you. The one thing I always think of when Buck’s name is mentioned is his laugh. He seemed to always have a smile for everyone, but if something was really funny to him, he laughed that special laugh that only he had. I am thankful that I was honored to know him. He will be missed by many. Love to all.
Sarah, Ben, Vonnie, and family:
We are just so sorry to hear of Buck’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the Lord continue to give you strength, peace and love.
Love,
Jerry & Vicki
Madison, Grayson, and Colson
Dearest Terry, John, Wendy, Rusty, John Jr. Simpson family and Mrs. Sarah and Heise family:
We are so saddened to learn of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
May the Lord continue to comfort you and bless you with strength, peace, and love.
With deepest heartfelt sympathy,
Love Gary, Patsy, Brad, Victoria, and Lakyn Atkinson and Amy, Quinton, Jacob, and Laila Smoak and the entire Simpson family
Laura, Carl, and all your family, Gus and I share in your sorrow, we know that God has his arms wrapped around you and will bring you comfort in the days to come. Our sincere thoughts, Gus and Shirley Shook Colagerakis
Sara, Terrie, Susie, Ben,Vonnie,
I am very sorry for your loss. Buck was a most favorite uncle of mine, though we didn’t get to see yall very often. I will forever remember his great smile & pleasant down to earth personality. His laugh would always lighten up the room. I will miss him. God Bless all of you.