John Heard, 91, Iola, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, at Windsor Place in Iola.
John was born Jan. 6, 1922, in Wheatland, Mo., the son of Woodson and Ethel (Goodman) Heard. When he was six months old the family moved to Bronson. He graduated from Bronson High School and on Dec. 24, 1941, married Lucile Pool in Iola.
John served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he worked for Cyrus Truck Lines until they sold out in 1983. He drove a truck for 15 of those years before becoming their dispatcher. He then worked part time for Peters Retail Liquor Store and Iola’s Western Auto Store. Lucile preceded him in death on Oct. 19, 2003.
His memberships include the Iola American Legion and Wesley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include, one son, David Heard and wife, Mary Kay, Iola; two daughters, Sharon Anderson and husband, Bob, El Dorado Hills, Calif., and Connie Albrecht and husband, Joe, Cookeville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, John Heard, Sharla Miller, Scott Heard, Tammy McClellan and Jay Albrecht; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son Dale Heard and granddaughter Tracy Rickerson.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Chapel in Iola where the family will greet friends prior to the service.
Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Iola.
Memorials may be made to the Hospital Equipment Fund of Allen County Community Foundation and left with Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.iolafuneral.com.
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