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Obituary For Aaron Heard
Aaron Heard was born January 23, 1947 in Athens, Georgia to the union of Mr.Clarence Heard and Mrs. Henrietta Sheats Heard. He peacefully departed from thislife on February 2, 2022 at the age 75. Aaron Heard was born January 23, 1947 in Athens, Georgia to the union of Mr. Clarence Heard and Mrs. Henrietta Sheats Heard. He peacefully departed from this life on February 2, 2022 at the age of 75. Aaron was a longtime resident of Athens, Georgia and graduated from Burney-Harris High School in 1965. He furthered his education at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after receiving a football scholarship and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management. Prior to graduating from Southern University, he joined the ranks of the NFL as a wide receiver with the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. Due to injuries, he left the NFL and returned to Southern University to complete his education. In 1974 he returned to his hometown, Athens, to begin his career and became the Director of the East Athens Community Center in 1975. During this time, Aaron began working with the youth and adults in that area. He was passionate and devoted to the development of the people in the East Athens Community. In 1981, under his leadership, the Athens Tutorial Program was initiated to encourage students to stay in school. This program is still in operation. His passion and love for the Community afforded him the opportunity to dedicate himself to many activities and programs to help the residents in the area where he grew up. Among these programs was the GED class for adults, the Summer Youth Basketball Program, the Athens Grand Slam Program, and the Classic City Dolphins Football Program. Aaron was also an active volunteer in the community. He was a volunteer at the Clarke County Police Department with the Crime Prevention/Weed and Seed Program, he promoted the opening to two new substations, he volunteered his services to the class of 1965 and to the Southern University Atlanta Chapter Alumni. On December 19, 2021, the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department bestowed the honor upon him by renaming the East Athens Community Center in his honor. This center is now named the Aaron Heard Park and Community Center.
A Public Viewing for Mr. Heard will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Gardenview Funeral Chapel. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at the Aaron Heard Park and Community Center. Interment will follow in the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Jarvis A. Morris (Roshunda), Clarksburg, Maryland and Ra'Mad Hunter, Athens, Georgia: Seven grandchildren; Taylor Morris and Jayla Morris, Clarksburg, Maryland, Anthony Hunter, Kaylen Hunter, Keshun Hunter, Kyndal Hunter and Sharia Hunter a great granddaughter, Arailyn Johnson, all of Athens, Georgia: a loving sister, Mary Lumpkin, Host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Services for Mr. Aaron Heard are in the care of The Gardenview Funeral Chapel, LLC
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Condolences and continued prayer for the family.
Phyllis Booker
Jarvis Morris and the entire Heard Family. Our deepest condolences. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow. We will continue in prayer. Charles & Jackie Hunter
On behalf of the Atlanta Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Federation, we send our heartfelt condolences. May God comfort and strengthen Mr. Heard's family and all those who loved him.
My sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Heard coached my sons little league team when they played for the dolphins. A very nice person. Rest In Peace.
HEARD, Great man on the field and off! It was an honor to have known him! Larry Clowers S.U. cornerback. Condolences to the family.
Aaron was one of the first men of my family to hold my twin brother and I as new born infants. As we grew up in Athens, he remained a constant influence in my life as a symbol of strength, pride, intelligence, and manhood. He was my hero. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to family and friends.
Thank you coach for the many years of service you have given to the youth in our community. Thank you for being my mentor, my friend, my senior counsel. I know God has said to you. "welcome home my faithful servant" "Job well done" R.I.P Champ! #Dolphins for life!
Earnest Elder,
Rest in peace Mr. Heard! One of my Childhood idols..a great leader in the Athens Community who paved the way and led many others to become leaders.
Dr. Stefan J. Smith
Always kind and very considerate , thinking of others. And how he could help the East Athens community. You'll surely be missed. RIH SIR
I knew Aaron for many years prior to working with him and during the years that we worked together. Aaron was a bright ray of sunshine in the lives of many people. He never met a stranger it was always uplifted encouraging to everyone. I'm sure he will be missed dearly but mini who came in contact with him. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing and offer my condolences to his family.
Wilhemia Seals Friend and former coworker
Rest in Peace Aaron. Your work here is done Alfred Beauchamp
Condolences to the Bereaved family of Aaron Heard from Alfred Beauchamp
Loved ones are always in the hearts of their loved ones. So Aaron will be in my heart and my memories. I'll always treasure the kind way that he treated me and his generous assistance in different ways. He was like the older brother that I never had. Now he's resting in sleep, and no longer suffering. I cant wait to see him whole again in the resurrection! John 11:11,14,44. Our sincere condolences, Joe & Pat Davis
Rest in peace my hero. Always had a kind word and a smile. A true encourager for young people and a great athlete.
I will always remember uncle Aaron giving me my 1st job in 1977 at the community center after moving from NY. He always was bigger than life to me. RIP Uncle Aaron. Angie Sullivan Shusta
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