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James E. Heffernan
1946-2021
On December 8, 2021, James E. Heffernan passed away at the age of 75 in Bunnell, Florida. Jim was born in Washington, D.C. to parents, Raymond Sr. and Lois and preceded in death by his brother Raymond Jr.
Jim graduated from High Point High School, class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade from 1968-1970. He received an Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, and a Purple Heart. After the Army he began a printing career at National Geographic and he retired in 2010 from Beach Brothers Inc. Jim enjoyed music including a love for playing his guitars. He also enjoyed woodworking, attending NASCAR and drag races, car auctions, going to the beach, and traveling, which included Ireland, Germany, Alaska and driving all over the U.S.
He received an Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, and a Purple Heart.
He is survived by Bonnie and their children, Donna, Chris and Stacey; and grandchildren, Austin and Evan. He was preceded in death by his oldest grandson, Ryan.
A Celebration of Life will be held December 29, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Reserve Island Club, 501 Grand Reserve Drive, Bunnell, FL 32110. In lieu of flowers or gifts, contributions can be made in Jim’s honor to the following veteran organizations at https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate/ or https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. Online tributes can be made at https://www.heritageflagler.com.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE:
Wednesday
December 29, 1:00 PM
Grand Reserve Island Club
501 Grand Reserve Drive
Bunnell, FL 32110
DONATIONS:
In lieu of flowers or gifts, contributions can be made in Jim’s honor to the following veteran organizations at https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate/ or https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. Online tributes can be made at https://www.heritageflagler.com.
