Walter Carsen Heath, Sr.
January 18, 1928 — July 9, 2013
Walter Carsen Heath, Sr.
Born in Camden, NJ, on January 18, 1928, he was the son of the late William Clifford Heath and the late Amanda Augusta (Shellhardt) Heath. He was the last of their 12 children.
Mr. Heath proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a machine tool and die maker, working for Wiley and RMR.
He was a member and past master of Union Lodge #48 AF & AM of Elkton, MD and Dual Member of Harmony Lodge #53 AF & AM of Port Deposit, MD. He was a member of the Shriners, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, York and Scottish Rites, Job’s Daughters and a Past Associate Bethel Guardian of #58, Elkton, MD.
He had a passion for music, enjoyed tinkering and piddling in his garage, cutting the grass and talking with people. Most of all he loved and lived for his family.
Survivors include his loving wife: Theresa Heath of Charlestown, MD; their 5 children: Bertha L. (Jenny) Keen of Conowingo, MD, Judith A. Gonce of Perryville, MD, Walter C. Heath, Jr. of Charlestown, MD, William C. Heath of North East, MD and Patricia L. Heath of Charlestown, MD; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and his extended family: Noelle Vercleyen.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. George Algard will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, where the family will welcome friends and family on Monday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Masonic services will be held at 7:00 PM during the viewing.
Interment with full military honors will follow services in Principio Cemetery, Perryville, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seasons Hospice or Maranatha Baptist Church, both in care of the funeral home.
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