William Howard Hearn Jr.

The Obituary By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me. And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face forever ( Psalms 41: 11-12) On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, God called and William answered and received his summons to eternal rest, after a short illness. William Howard Hearn, Jr. was born on September 15, 1954 in Salisbury, MD to the late William Sr. and Lillian Hearn. He attended and completed his education at Delmar Jr and Sr High School. William was employed with the E.I. DuPont company in Seaford, Delaware for over 35 years. He was presently employed with the Air-Gas company in Cambridge, Maryland. He was joined in holy matrimony to Helena E. Long on August 11, 1979 and through this union they had 2 children. During his early years, he was a member of Union United Methodist church where he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Later in 1994 he joined Lighthouse Full Gospel COGIC under the leadership of Bishop Paul R. Harmon. There he was a faithful and devoted member and served as Trustee, Deacon, Sound Engineer, and Finance Committee. William loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his “grands”. He loved listening to Jazz and attending Jazz festivals. He also enjoyed car shows, grilling, working in his yard and shopping for hats, suits, and Stacey Adams shoes. He was known by many as “Deac” or “Uncle Deac”, a humble man that loved God and exercised great faith. He was known as “Sugar” to his loving wife. He was loyal, loving, distinguished, godly, respectful, strong but yet gentle, stylish man of integrity. “Deac” has left his mark in the hearts of many in this world. William leaves to cherish his fond and loving memories with his wife Helena of 39 years, 2 devoted daughters Angel Wright (Robert) of Easton, MD, Shelley Price (Brian) of Salisbury, MD, 5 grandchildren, Aurielle, Alyvia, Brian Jr, Aja, and Brookes, 5 God Children ,Marie Turner (Kaile) , Ferris Postley, Jasmine Dashiell, Shante Palmer, and Jayden Shiles. He also leaves to cherish his memory 1 Aunt, Clara Sample of Delmar, MD, 2 devoted cousins Katherine Perry of Salisbury, MD and Kevin Byrd of Delmar, MD, 3 sister-in-laws, F. Priscilla Dashiell (Douglas Sr.), Armenthia Barkley (David Jr) all of Salisbury, MD, and Annette Finney of Fayetteville, NC, 2 brother- in-laws Thomas Long (Beverly) of Seaford, DE, and Lionel Long (Carmella) of Salisbury, MD, 2 devoted brothers/ friends David Barkley Jr of Salisbury, MD and Marcus Briddell of Delmar, MD and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and extended family.

William Howard Hearn Jr.

September 15, 1954 - December 12, 2018