Michael Karr

Heath

Michael K. Heath, Died May 9th 2022. Born September 29, 1939 in Streator, Ill. Son of Charles W. and Marjorie Karr Heath, Mr. Heath is survived by a longtime companion Ann Bowers of La Feria, TX., daughter, Marla D. Rockamann, of Champaign IL, one son Justin (Natalie Hughes) Heath of Champaign II, 2 grandchildren Tristan and Samantha,

Mr. Heath was preceded by his parents and one daughter Lynne Heath, and one brother David C. Heath of Champaign II and Madeline Island, WI.

Mr. Heath was a partner in the Heath & Sons Funeral Home of Champaign from 1965 till 1995 with his father and brother, He served as deputy Coroner from 1965 till 1976, he was a scuba diver/instructor and recovered many drowning victims. Mr. Heath was an avid collector of stamps and was a member of the Harlingen stamp club. He belonged to many fraternal and civic organizations and still holds membership in Llano Grande Lodge #1143 in Weslaco TX, He served as Master of LaFeria Lodge #1197, He belongs to the Al Amin Shrine of Corpus Christie, TX, He is an active member of the First United Methodist Church of LaFeria, TX.

Mr. Heath graduated from Champaign High School and Illinois Commercial College and Worsham College of Mortuary Science, he joined his brother and father in the family funeral business, he was a funeral director for 50 years. After selling the funeral home he moved to the Rio Grande Valley where he worked as a trade funeral director and embalmer.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 20, 2022, at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church of La Feria.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com.