Fred Davis Heard, III: 1951-2025

HAZELHURST, Miss. — Fred Davis Heard, III, 74, passed away September 7, 2025 at his residence. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Stringer Family Funeral Services followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. in the chapel.

Mr. Heard worked at Marathon Letourneau and Morrison’s in Vicksburg before retiring as Facility Manager at Waring Oil in Vicksburg. He also retired from the 412 Army Reserve in Vicksburg after many years of service.

Mr. Heard enjoyed fishing, baseball, and pickleball. He was an active board member of the Cornerstone Homeowners Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Davis Heard, Jr. and Sadie Elizabeth McDonald; and brother, Billy Earl Middleton.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Berry Heard; son, Dave Heard (Brandi); daughter, Hollie Heard Cook (Andy); brothers, Charles Heard (Judy), Dale Heard (Ginger), Dennis Middleton, and Danny Wayne Middleton; grandchildren, Maggie Heard and Carson Collier (Ellen); cousin, Michael Barber; and several nieces and nephews.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Fred Heard please visit Stringer Funeral Home’s Sympathy Store.

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