Ashland resident Charles Eugene Heifner, 72, passed away on October 1, 2006 at his residence.
He was born May 31, 1934, in Ashland to Donald E. Heifner and Marcia (McDaniel) Heifner.
Mr. Heifner retired from Abbott Laboratories in 1996 after 45 years of service. ?He was a former member of the Side Winders and the Ashland Eagles. ?He was a sprint car racer for 30 years and also enjoyed bowling.
July 1, 1955, Mr. Heifner married Shirley Sue Nalley who survives him. ?In addition to his wife, survivors include his mother Marcia McDaniel Aulger, 5 daughters: Debbie & Danny Yeager of Ashland, Connie Heifner & finance Matt Smith of Ashland, Barbie & Randy Treece of Ashland, ?Kathy & Rusty Brinker of Ashland, ?Kristie & Jeff Esbenshade of Ashland, and one son, Steve Heifner of Ashland. ?He has 12 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. ?
Mr. Heifner also has 2 surviving half siblings: half-sister Donna Kahl of Berea, and half brother Larry Aulger of Ashland.
Preceding him in death are his father, step-mother Luella Heifner, step-father Allen Aulger, grandson Billy Nixon, and half-brother Kenny Heifner. ?
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at Roberts Funeral Home, 1058 US 250 North, Ashland with Pastor Georgette Gaston officiating. ?Entombment will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. ?Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ?Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1605 County Road 1095, Ashland, Ohio 44805.
Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com