Herbert Heston

Herbert L. Heston, 100, of Redkey, Indiana, passed peacefully on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, wrapped in comfort and surrounded by love at The Waters of Dunkirk. 

Herb was born in Ridgeville, Indiana, on Nov. 19, 1924, a son of the late Mary (Carrier) and Russell Heston. He was a 1943 graduate of Governor IP Gray School, proudly served in the United States Army during World War II under Gen. George Patton and was the loving husband of the late Frances (DeVoss) Heston who he shared over 73 wonderful years with. 

A lifelong resident of Jay County, he devoted countless hours as a life member of the Redkey American Legion Post #401, Ridgeville American Legion Post #507, Dunkirk VFW Post #7081, Disabled American Veterans Chapter #24, Local Carpenters Union #1016 as well as their oldest member, Portland Moose Lodge #417, office volunteer and helped with BINGO for the Portland DAV 40/8, worked for Hagerman Construction for 25 years and was superintendent on many of the area jobs. 

Herb was a proud supporter of Jay County sports, everything his grandchildren were involved in, farm life and the heritage it represented and summers getting the fields ready at the Redkey Junior League with a dip of his favorite Mail Pouch Tobacco. 

We are forever grateful for his service to our country, local veterans, the many organizations he was a part of and keeping the traditions, beauty and integrity of Jay County alive in any way he could. 

Herb is survived by two children, Randy Heston and Luann Fugiett (Rodney); five grandchildren, Greg Heston (Yvonne), Amanda Campbell (Rory), Brooks Fugiett (Cassie), Adam Fugiett (Cathy) and Jaima Logan (Brandon); 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Frances; son Danny Joe Heston; two daughters, Diana Jo Heston and Terri Lynn Heston; brother George Heston; two sisters, Martha Stephen and Vivian Heston; and daughter-in-law Joyce Heston. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Funeral services will follow on Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Craig Cotherman officiating. Burial and military honors will be held in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, Indiana. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Redkey Volunteer Fire Department and thank them for their continued support and service to the community. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel.