Alvin Ernest Hecathorn
May 12, 1925 ~ October 6, 2015
Alvin Ernest Hecathorn, 90, of Pompano Beach FL., formerly of Weirton passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015.
Alvin was born May 12, 1925 in Pine Grove, PA., the son of the late Joseph T. and Luella R. Hecathorn. He was also preceded in death by his wife Kathryn Bartolovich Hecathorn.
Alvin was retired from working in the sales industry. He was a World War II Army Air Corp Veteran serving in the 22nd Bomber Group, 19th Squadron in the South Pacific.
He is survived by son Jim (Lynn) Hecathorn of Alpharetta, GA, and daughter Joan (Kevin) Wally of Pompano Beach FL, grandchildren David (Heather) Mroczkowski and Harlan Walley, great-granddaughter Allie Mroczkowski, sisters Sara Beveridge and Lurla Stromyer as well as three nephews and one niece.
A Committal Service, along with Military Honors, will be held at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens in Follansbee at 12:00 PM Wednesday.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Alvin Ernest Hecathorn, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Army Air Corps, WW II Veteran, Alvin Ernest Hecathorn, “A True American Hero” God Blessâ€Â
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Joan and Jim, so sorry to hear about your dad. You have my deepest condolences. He will surely be missed.