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© The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Monday, March 26, 2007 November 27, 1928 ~ March 23, 2007 Herman "Leon" Heath went to his eternal home in heaven through the sacrifice of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, March 23, 2007. A devout Christian, husband and father of seven sons, Leon was an OU Football Legend as varsity fullback 1948 - 50 and named the Outstanding Player of the 1950 Sugar Bowl, 2950 Consensus All-American, along with many oher athletic awards. Leon was born in Hollis, OK, in 1928 and graduated Hollis High School in 1947 where he was an All-State Basketball player. He graduated OU in 1950 with a BS in education and played for the Washington Redskins for three years. Leon interrupted his football career to serve as a 1st Lt. in Field Artillery in the US Army and was the head coach of the National Service Champs in 1955. Following his football career, he was employed by Baroid Industries as an engineer and senior sales representative, until he retired in 1985. Leon married Wanda Catherine Cole on August 4, 1950 and had seven boys in fourteen years all of which survive him: [from oldest to youngest] Steven L. [Cynthia]; B. Alan [Becky]; David L. [Kristi]; M. Don [Marsha]; N. Paul; Dennis M. [Kimberly]; P. Jay [Mary Lynn]. He is also survived by his sister Charlottie Testerman, ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents George M. Heath and Hattie Hanner Heath, his sisters Velma Adamole and LaVena Moke and his brother, Dewey Heath. Serving others and his Lord was Leon's greatest joy. He enjoyed hosting senior groups for Church of Christ Christmas parties and visiting shut-ins. Woodworking in the winter and summer trout fishing with his wife in Southwest Colorado were also favorite pastimes. His closed casket service will be held at the Southern Oaks Church of Christ in Chickasha on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Fairlawn Cemetery on North Hwy 81 immediately following. Viewing will be at McRay Funeral Home Mon., March 26 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Leon would be pleased to know that in lieu of flowers donations were made to Westview Boys Home, 120 West Broadway, PO Box 553, Hollis, OK 73550. Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home. |
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