ROBERT LYNN 'BOB' HEARN, CLASS OF 1966, PASSES AWAY

 

               ROBERT LYNN HEARN

Bob Hern, Class of 1966, passed away

 

Bob Hearn, Class of 1966, passed away February 23, 2024. R. Jaybird Murphy just notified me. I missed it. Another example of Lions helping Lions to keep track of Lions.

 

Bob’s parents were Clarence Monroe Hearn and Virginia Lee Anderson Hearn. His widow, after 53 years of marriage, is Phyllis Jean Rohanna Hearn.

Their children are Brigitte Amanda Lynch and Chance Hearn, both of Mannington. They have 5 grandchildren.

Bob’s siblings are Jimmy Hearn of Logan, Utah, and Clarence Hearn Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina,  and sister Sharon Dennison and Sandra Wimer, both deceased.

After MHS, Bob graduated from Fairmont State University in 1970 with a business administration degree.

Bob’s funeral and burial took place March 2. I’m sorry I missed this till Jaybird tipped me off.

Bob’s obituary:

Robert Lynn "Bob" Hearn, age 75 of Mannington, WV passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 29, 1948 in Shinnston, WV a son of the late Clarence Monroe Hearn and Virginia Lee Anderson Hearn.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Phyllis Jean Rohanna Hearn, his daughter Brigitte Amanda (Jason) Lynch of Mannington, his son Chance (Ashley) Hearn of Mannington, and his five grandchildren, Autumn Emberly Lynch, Noah Jason Lynch, Addisyn Elizabeth Hearn, Mason Jacob River Hearn, and Rory Jack Hudson Hearn. Bob is also survived by two brothers, Jimmy Hearn of Logan, UT and Clarence "Jr." (Linda) Hearn of Columbia, SC, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Sharon Dennison and Sandra Wimer.

Bob graduated from Monongah High School Class of 1966 and then from Fairmont State University Class of 1970 with a degree in Business Administration. He was member of the Mannington Elks Lodge and the Mannington Moose Lodge. He was a Christian by Faith and a strong, firm believer in Jesus Christ! Bob was self-employed and a "handy-man" who enjoyed mowing grass and shoveling snow for many around the community. He was a friend to many but his grandchildren were his whole life!

Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 2-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, March 2, 2024 beginning at 11:00am with Tom Myers officiating. Interment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Bob's memory to St. Jude's Hospital, North Marion Athletics or Mannington Middle School Athletics.

 

Robert Lynn “Bob” Hearn, age 75 of Mannington, WV who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 29, 1948 in Shinnston, WV a son of the late Clarence Monroe Hearn and Virginia Lee Anderson Hearn.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Phyllis Jean Rohanna Hearn, his daughter Brigitte Amanda (Jason) Lynch of Mannington, his son Chance (Ashley) Hearn of Mannington, and his five grandchildren, Autumn Emberly Lynch, Noah Jason Lynch, Addisyn Elizabeth Hearn, Mason Jacob River Hearn, and Rory Jack Hudson Hearn. Bob is also survived by two brothers, Jimmy Hearn of Logan, UT and Clarence “Jr.” (Linda) Hearn of Columbia, SC, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Sharon Dennison and Sandra Wimer.

Bob graduated from Monongah High School Class of 1966 and then from Fairmont State University Class of 1970 with a degree in Business Administration. He was member of the Mannington Elks Lodge and the Mannington Moose Lodge. He was a Christian by Faith and a strong, firm believer in Jesus Christ! Bob was self-employed and a “handy-man” who enjoyed mowing grass and shoveling snow for many around the community. He was a friend to many but his grandchildren were his whole life!

Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 2-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, March 2, 2024 beginning at 11:00am with Tom Myers officiating. Interment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Bob’s memory to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, North Marion Athletics or Mannington Middle School Athletics.