Donald Ray Heaton

Donald Ray Heaton, 58, of Hendersonville, NC, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at his home after an extended illness. He was the son of the late James Franklin and Christine Elgin Heaton.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cathy J. Heaton of Hendersonville; his four children, Cynthia Anders, Bruce Heaton, Rusty Heaton, and C.J. Heaton; two brothers, Roger Heaton and Dennis Heaton; one sister, Diane Hall; four sisters-in-law, Debra Hall, Donna Anders, Janet Richards, and Diana Rowland; one brother-in-law, Gary Anders; and five grandchildren.

In loving memory, a service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, March 15, 2009 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Reverends Jacob Quisenberry and Mike Engle will officiate.