Earl W. Heakins Sr.

Earl W. Heakins Sr., 82, of Cheswick, died Thursday December 1, 2016 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.  He was born in Indianola on February 6, 1934 to his parents, the late Curtis and Minnie Cook Heakins and has been a lifelong resident of the community.  Mr. Heakins graduated from Springdale High School in 1952 and served his country in the U.S. Army.  After his discharge, he worked for Gulf Research where he eventually retired.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking road trips to the Meadows.  Surviving him are his wife of 22 years

Judy Roethlein Heakins

Sons Craig Heakins of Sarver

          Matt (Beth Ann) Heakins of Lower Burrell

Grandchildren Austin , Beau, Damien, Lucas and Stephanie

Brother Donald (Claire) Heakins of N.C.

Step-children Joseph (Jackie) Roethlein of Pittsburgh

                        Andy (Tracy) Roethlein Wexford

                        Monica (Bob) Malley of Allison Park

                        Ed (Thelma) Roethlein of Georgetown Pa.

Special step-grandchildren Dana, Kevin, Brandon, Brianna, Joshua, Natt, Nick, Niccole and Danielle as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son Earl Heakins Jr. in 1994.  Two sisters Laverne Wilson and Ethel Lawson and a brother Reaford Heakins.

Friends will be received on Sunday December 4th from 2-4 and 6-8pm in THE CHARLES B. JARVIE CHESWICK FUNERAL HOME INC. 1607 Pgh. St. where services will commence on Monday at 11am. with burial to follow in Deer Creek Cemetery.  www.jarviefuneralhome.com

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