David Earl Heard, 79, of Clermont, Florida passed away on January 26, 2024. Mr. Heard was born on April 20, 1944 to the late David Thomas Heard and Merlene Culbreath Heard in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Heard is preceded in death by his son Tracy Earl Heard. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Annie Matthews Heard; daughter Shanen Heard Williams; grandchildren Robert Thomas Williams, Justin Atlee (Laney Ray) Williams and Shanna (David) Arizaga; as well as his great grandson Tate Boone Williams. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones, family and friends.
Family will accept flowers or financial donations to offset the burden of our great loss. We have our point of contact for this with our family member Andy Heard at 407-949-7296
Service
Visitation
Apopka Calvary Church
750 Roger Williams Road, Apopka, Florida 32703
February 2, 2024
9:00am - 10:00am
Funeral
Apopka Calvary Church
750 Roger Williams Road, Apopka, Florida 32703
February 2, 202410:00am - 12:00pm
Graveside
Highland Memory Gardens
3329 East Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
February 2, 202412:00pm - 1:00pm
Food and Fellowship
Bear Lake Clubhouse
3324 Holiday Avenue, Apopka, Florida 32703
February 2, 20241:00pm
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Gail Adams says
This was such a shock! I did not realize David was so sick and apologize for not knowing. He was definitely one of the finest men I have ever known. He and Annie were a wonderful example to all for how a “married couple” should behave. Our love and Prayers go out to Annie and all of his family during this terrible sadness. I am flying out on the 2nd and we will not be able to attend this funeral, or we would be there for sure. May God be with you and Bless you all…
Gail & Ray Adams
John Miller says
My wife Pat and I wish to express our deepest sorrow to the whole family. David was one of the good ones. We did not know he was so seriously ill. His passing will leave a hole in our family gatherings. Again, we are so sorry. He will be missed. RIP David.
Alan McCrary, II says
I just wanted to say how much I love you all and I’m so sorry loosing Mr David he was a great Christian man , caring , loving to us all especially Ms Annie and your kids. sending my love and condolences and prayers during your loss. Luv ya Alan McCrary,II
Susan says
You don’t even have to know David to see that he IS an amazing man. He IS loved and respected by all who met him.
All you have to do is skim through Annie and Shanen’s FB to see that. Annie, yours and
David’s love story IS like no other. It’s the kind that people pray for, the kind in fairy tails…the happily ever after.
Loosing a dad, the first man who loved you, is an agonizing grief. Loosing your entire world is devastating.
David will be with you each and every one of you every moment of every day. 😇
Kim (Carmack) Rusnak says
Brother Heard………thats what I have called you sence I can remember. To me, you, Annie and Shanen have always been family. You just had a spirit about you. A mentor, a male figure to look up too, a friend, family. Your light shined. I can only remember great things about you. Every single time someone was in need, hurting, hungry or there was a Wedding, funeral, church and so much more…. you’d be there. Your support and awesome heart will forever be cherished. Your big smile would light the whole room and will be truly missed.
I’ll never forget when us kids would be running around the church, we’d be watching out for “Brother Heard”!!!! Although you were a BIG person of authority to us, you showed us love in so many ways! I will forever be grateful for you and your teachings, care and love. You were always a big part of my life. You are family and always will be. Rest in peace. I love you Brother Heard
Sharon says
Such a great man and such a pleasure to know your whole family my whole life. Much love to all of you.