William H Heaton, Jr.

Bill’s sense of pride showed in everything he did. A truck driver his whole life, when he became an owner-operator his work was seldom short of perfect. Before he left for work his boots were polished and even his flannel and jeans were pressed. On the road there was no mistaking his truck, it was always the cleanest one on the highway. When he had a day off, he was never one to sit and watch the world go by. Come the weekend he could always be found on his boat. But even here his pursuit was not relaxation, rather it was getting the catch of the day. Some fishermen use a fishing pole, Bill preferred to use five at a time. rn Returning home after serving as an Army Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, Bill was introduced to a girl named Bonnie (nee Hammell) at a local dance. She noticed that although he couldn’t dance a lick, he was a perfect gentleman. Together, their 50 year marriage was blessed by their children: Holly Siock (Paul) and Heather Broadbent and again by their grandchildren: Patrick Broadbent, Michael Broadbent, Kayla Jacques (Jeff), Kathryn Siock, Sarah Siock and Alyson Siock. He was predeceased by his parents: William and Virginia (nee Simcox).rn Come celebrate Bill’s 74 wonderful years (Dec. 9, 1937-Feb. 20, 2012) Friday from 9-11:30 AM at the Sweeney Funeral Home, Riverside. Graveside services to be held at Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100 Bala Cynwood, PA 19004.rn –