George Clement Heise

George Clement Heise, 84, of Valdosta passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Heise was born on August 31, 1933 to the late, William J. and Anna Buscher Heise. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired Safety Engineer, and a Deacon of St John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Surviving Mr. Heise is his wife, Judith, Valdosta, three daughters, Catherine Sprinkle, Fincastle, VA; Lauren Heise, Crestview, FL, Caryn Switzer, Troutville, VA; two sons, Edward J. Heise, Kill Devil Hills, NC; Michael J. Heise, MD, Washington, PA; eleven grandchildren, two sisters, Fidelis Blieble, Litchfield, IL; Mary Joe Heise, Springfield, IL., three brothers, James A. Heise, Lena, IL., Charles D. Heise of Bluffton, SC; Thomas S. Heise of Peachtree City, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by two brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service mass will be held at 10am on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with Father Brian LaBurt officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Old Dominion Cemetery in Roanoke, VA. A memorial mass will be held in Fincastle, VA on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11am in the Church of the Transfiguration. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. McLane Funeral and Cremation Services.