Randy Donald Heard

March 15, 1967 - July 23, 2019

Funeral Service for Randy Donald Heard, 52, of Piedmont will be Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. William Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until time of service. Mr. Heard passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Survivors include his three brothers, William Heard (Jewell) of Piedmont, Stanley Heard (Melba) of Rabbittown, and Michael Heard (Patricia) of Piedmont; one sister, Kay Shankles of Piedmont; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend and loyal dog, Beast. Pallbearers will be David Patterson, Joseph Sims, Norris Fortenberry, Jason Steed, Matthew Heard, Kevin Sims, Landon Smart, Brandon Thompson, and Steven Smart. Honorary Pallbearer will be Bobby Pruitt. Mr. Heard was a native and lifelong resident of Piedmont. He attended Roy Webb School and was the youngest of seven children. Mr. Heard loved animals and his family. He attended Plainview Holiness Church and his faith in God let him see the good in everyone. Mr. Heard was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Gladys Heard; one sister, Barbara Smart; one brother, Larry James Heard; and one nephew, Jamie Heard. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to an Animal Shelter of choice.