Harry E. Heckman

October 22, 1920 - November 8, 2017

10/22/1920 - 11/08/2017

Past Services

Visitation
Monday November 13, 2017
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Benwood-McMechen Chapel
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
Visitation
Monday November 13, 2017
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Benwood-McMechen Chapel
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
Cemetery
Tuesday November 14, 2017
Halcyon Hills Memorial Park
R.D. #3, Box 245
Sherrard, WV
Directions
Service
Tuesday November 14, 2017
12:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Benwood-McMechen Chapel
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions

HECKMAN, Harry E., 97, of McMechen, W.Va., died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Largo Medical Center surrounded by family.
He was born October 22, 1920, in Captina, W.Va., a son of the late John and Maggie (Cain) Heckman. He was a member of the McMechen Church of God and was retired from the Fostoria Glass Company in Moundsville, W.Va. He was a member of the American Legion Post #46, the Archaeological Society of Ohio, the Upper Ohio Valley Chapter of the West Virginia Archaeological Society, and the National Rifle Association. Harry was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps where he served eighteen months in Italy, France, and Germany. He earned five battle stars as a radar and control center operator for the Twelfth and Ninth Air Forces.
Harry recently returned from the Honor Flight in Washington D.C. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, and enjoyed having his hair cut by Vicki Hossman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Francelle L. Fream Heckman; one brother, Harold Heckman; two sisters, Hilda White and Helen Kessler; and son-in-law, Darrell Spatafore.
He is survived by two daughters, Cherry (Michael) Pivik of Triadelphia, W.Va. and Diana Spatafore of Largo, Fla.; two grandchildren, Scott Spatafore of Largo, and Toni (Sean) Donahey; one nephew; and several nieces.
Friends will be received on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Benwood-McMechen Chapel, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 12 pm with Rev. Mitch Johnston officiating, Interment with military honors will follow in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the McMechen Church of God, 1003 Logan Street, McMechen, W.Va. 26040 (Click Here) or through www.tmcfunding.com
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com

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Patty Morris
6 years ago

Cherry,
Was in Pittsburgh with kids and did not know about your father until today. Very sorry for your loss; I still have the Fostoria paper weight you gave me that your dad designed. God Bless you.

Cheryl J Skinner, WV Patriot Guard
6 years ago

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,

May your memories of Harry E. Heckman, give you peace, comfort and strength…

Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….

US Army Veteran, Harry E. Heckman, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†

† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

Milton Campbell
6 years ago

Sorry for your loss. It is through the privilege of prayer, that a bereaved family can experience God’s love and comfort in the most intimate way. May you all find comfort, as you pour out your hearts to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the hearer of prayer and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4; Psalms 65:2.

David Nesbit
6 years ago

Harry and I worked together at Fostoria Glass Co. in Moundsville , W. Va. for a lot of years . He was a very talented Mold Maker . We always had a good tome together as Harry had a great sense of humor . I think of him quite often . He was always referred to as H.E. He will be missed . H.E. Thank you for your service , P I P . Dave

Jan Hendrickson
6 years ago

Harry and I worked as mold makers for Fostoria for years he was a good friend from whom I learned a lot, I will miss him.

Jeffrey wright jr
6 years ago

Very sorry loss we miss him for heaven God with chuck Yager and Wilda and Annette water and Joan stifer blessing lot him