James William Heron, 81, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday morning, Aug. 30, 2020, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

William was born in Exeter, VA, on Mar. 17, 1939, to John and Bessie (Fritz) Heron.  He married Elizabeth J. Brickley on May 10, 1971, in Fort Wayne.  She preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 2018.

Survivors include two sons, John (Trina) Heron of Liberty Center, and Jeff Reiff of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Sherry Heron of Montpelier; a stepson, Dave Sharpe of Montpelier; a stepdaughter, Cindy Roth of Jay County; a brother, Bob Heron of Decatur; along with sixteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a stepson, Michael Brickley, and a brother, Ron Heron.

Private family services are being held at Mossburg Cemetery in Liberty Center, with Rev. Chad Clark officiating.  Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements.