WILLIAM HECKMAN III

Mr. William F. Heckman, III, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on July 29, 2021. Bill was born in Newport, KY on January 28, 1942 but as a child, moved with his family to Longview, TX where he spent many happy years and was a proud member of the Longview High School Class of 1960. He married the love of his life, Lola Vaught, on July 25, 1963 and their happy marriage enjoyed many blessings, including two sons, Derrick and Denver, with whom he enjoyed sharing his love of the great outdoors and spent countless hours on the water fishing or at the famous deer camp, the Caddo Hilton. Bill also loved to cook, another special skill he shared with his sons. Bill was 32nd Degree Master Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He spent the majority of his working career as a QA Manager with Joseph Schlitz/Stroh Brewing Company in Longview, TX and retired in 1995. He later moved to Ashdown, AR and from there to Ashville, AL. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Heckman, Jr. and Velma Beard Heckman, son Denver Lee Heckman and infant granddaughter Brooklyn Heckman. His legacy will be carried on by his bride of 58 years, Lola Vaught Heckman, son Derrick (Amy) Heckman, grandchildren Cameron (Michael) Borsch, Katie Heckman, Dalton Heckman, great grandson Carson Borsch and countless friends, classmates and loved ones. Graveside Services were held on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at New Hopewell Cemetery.