Al A.F. Heath

1942 ∼ 2010

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Al "A.F." Heath, 68, of Bridge City, Texas died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Orange, TX.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone of First Baptist Church in Bridge City, and music will be provided by Tabetha Franklin. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery in Port Neches.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home in Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas on January 21, 1942, Al was the son of Alfred Heath, Sr., and Hazel Marie Woodson Heath. He worked at Dupont for 35 years, and retired as a supervisor. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson in Port Arthur in 1959. He served in the Coast Guard. He was a member of the Iron Workers Union, Local 125. He coached girls softball for many years at Bridge City Little League. He was an avid bowler and bowled in several leagues in Port Arthur.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Al loved his friends and family. He was known as a hard working man who took care of things immediately. He loved the beach! He also enjoyed spending time fishing, crabbing, and working in his garden.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Al is survived by his wife of 44 years, Christine Heath; daughters, Shelley Fisette and husband Curtis of Zwolle, LA, Jennifer Moore of Bridge City; grandchildren, Jared and Kasey Fisette; sisters, Darlene Postula and husband Mike, Beverly Dugas and husband Dennis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Curtis Fisette, Jared Fisette, Walter Postula, Joseph Postula, Danny Franklin, Clint Christopher, and Erik Postula. Honorary Pallbearers will be Glenn Franklin, David Outhouse, Wayne Christopher, Dennis Dugas, Jeff Dumesnil, Jerry Howard, A.J. DeJohn and James P. LeBlanc.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross, 3901 IH-10 East, Orange, Texas, 77630.

Condolences

Anonymous June 28, 2010

Chris and family, You will all be in my prayers, in the day and months to come. It will be God that gets you through the loss of your loved one. I worked with and for Al, for many years. Al never asked anyone to do anything he was not willing t##imported-begin##Steve Caillier##imported-end##

Anonymous June 26, 2010

Chris, My thoughts are prayers are with you. Al was such a fine man. We enjoyed working together for most of his many years at DuPont. Al’s honor and integrity were impeccable. I was always proud to call him a friend. Shelley, and Jennifer, Y##imported-begin##tommy thompson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 26, 2010

To Shelley and her family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Know that your dad and grandpawill always be a part of you. You've built some beautiful memories that will sustain you in th##imported-begin##Nancy Stone##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2010

Chris My thoughts and prayers are with yours. I enjoyed working with Al.##imported-begin##James Fontenot##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2010

Big Al, as many of us called him. I last saw him at the 50th TJ reunion last year. I worked for him on the last shutdown in Ethylene and he took good care of me. I think a lot of him, always upbeat. What a lost to you and you family. We will be certa##imported-begin##BILL SHERMAN##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2010

Dear Chris, Shelley and Jennifer - I am so sorry about your loss. Al was a wonderful man. You are in my prayers and thoughts as you face the days ahead to adjust to life without your dad and spouse. God will see you through and sustain you during the da##imported-begin##Patsy Dowden##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2010

Mrs. Heath, Shelley and Jennifer, The three of you have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Heath. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the da##imported-begin##Kim Alexander##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2010

Our hearts are hurting for you now. May God Bless you and cover you with His comfort in the days and weeks ahead. We will all miss him, but we each have our wonderful memories of Al. He was such a caring and helpful man to everyone. All our love, Ouida a##imported-begin##Ouida Simonton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

I worked with Al at DuPont for many years. He was always a person that could be counted on to do more than his share of the work. He was a good friend off of the job as well. After Hurricane Rita he provided the equipment needed and most especially, his e##imported-begin##Andy Frazier##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

Jennifer I am very sorry for you and your families loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Call if you need anything. Michelle Borel##imported-begin##Michelle Borel##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

Chris, Shelley & Jennifer, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gordon & Elaine Griner, Dana Leger and Gayle Soileau##imported-begin##Dana Leger##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

Chris, Shelly, and Jennifer, This world is going to be a sadder place without your beloved A.F. He was a devoted friend to many, especially my daughter. You were like her second family, and she would always tell me of the hard time A.F. would give her. L##imported-begin##Jean Moreau##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

Shelley, Christine, Jennifer and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers. Donna & Randy Fontenot##imported-begin##Donna and Randy Fontenot##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

I'm sending my deepest sympathy to Chris and all his family. My prayer is for our Lord to sustain and comfort you at this time of Al's homegoing to heaven.##imported-begin##Wanda Sanders##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

Chris, Shelley, and Jennifer~ I am so sad to hear about Mr. Heath. Our families have had SOOO many great memories together, it is really hard to recall all of them. The best memories are all of us growing up at the beach. My mom and daddy considered A##imported-begin##Angie Dumesnil Newton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2010

I am so sorry Chris for what has happened. Words are never enough to express our condolences.But, I will be praying for you and your family for God's great comfort to surround you and His peace to flood your heart.##imported-begin##Wesley & LaNan Christopher##imported-end##