Arnold Heard

Arnold Heard, 79, was born November 15, 1935 in Macomb, Missouri to Henry and Amanda Heard. He passed away July 19, 2015 in Hobbs, NM.

Arnold married Doris Smith on February 3, 1954 in Douglas Co., MO. He retired from Dowell after 30 years as a sales service engineer. He enjoyed gardening, working with horses and traveling, but especially he enjoyed his grandchildren. Arnold served as a deacon for his church for over 50 years.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, one son; Neal Heard and wife Gaye of Hobbs, two daughters; Debra Wade and husband Eddie of Hobbs and Joyce Duncan and husband Bobby of Midland, TX., two brothers; Kenneth Heard of Davenport, Iowa and Leonard Heard and wife Theta of Tulsa, OK, one sister; Shirley Draper and husband Cody of Springfield, MO, and five grandchildren; Aaron Wade of Montgomery Village, MD; Amber Shedd and husband Dan of Houston TX; Patrick Heard of Hobbs; Derek Duncan and his wife Ashley of Midland, TX; Brenton Duncan of Midland TX and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert (Bob) Heard.

Visitation

Chapel of Hope
3321 N. Dal Paso
Hobbs, NM  88240
Thursday, July 23, 2015
8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

NorthGate Free Will Baptist Church
7201 N. Grimes St.
Hobbs, NM  88240
Friday, July 24, 2015
10:00 am

Cemetery

Prairie Haven Cemetery
2201 E. Stanolind
Hobbs, NM  88240

Memorial Contributions

7201 N. Grimes
Hobbs, NM  88240