Charles Leonard Heard

July 1, 1945 - July 9, 2013

Mr. Charles Leonard Heard, 68, of Trumann died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Poplar Bluff, MO at the age of 68 years, 8 days. Mr. Heard was born Sunday, July 1, 1945 in Jonesboro, Ark., and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Navy, a retired truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Heard was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Heard and his parents, Leonard G. and Katherine Gatlin Heard. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Kathryn Helling of Raleigh, NC; three sons, Richard Heard and Andrew Heard both of St. Louis, Mo and Joey Heard of Jonesboro, Ark.; three brothers, Robert Heard of Trumann, Ronnie Heard of Tampa, FL and Terry Heard of Jonesboro, Ark.; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Bryan Heard officiating. Burial will follow in Bolivar Cemetery in Harrisburg, Ark. Pallbearers will be Richard Heard, Andrew Heard, Joey Heard, Robert Heard, Ronnie Heard and Terry Heard. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.