Stanley Kenneth Heacock

Stanley K. Heacock, age 75, died Saturday October 15, 2022, at his Gahanna home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Stan was born February 11, 1947, in Marion to the late Kenneth P. and Florence C. (Rengert) Heacock.

Stan was a 1965 graduate of Cardington-Lincoln High School. Stan earned an undergraduate degree from Capital University and a graduate degree from The Ohio State University. He taught history and government, worked as a guidance counselor, and coached baseball for the Columbus City Schools. Upon retirement, Stan enjoyed hiking in Arizona and the National Parks. He was always looking for an opportunity to help others, loved taking his grandchildren on adventures, and spending time with family and friends.

On August 17, 1969, at the St. John "Windfall" Lutheran Church, Stan married the former Carol Briggs, and she survives. Additional survivors include a daughter, Annetra (Alex) Bush of Pataskala; son, Matthew K. Heacock of Scottsdale, AZ.; grandchildren, Ariana (Flavio) Alvarado, Aiden, and Ashton Bush; nephews, Jonathan, and Joseph Sutton; and niece, Kara Sutton.

A graveside service will take place on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the Glendale Union Cemetery, 105 Glendale Street, Cardington, Ohio 43315. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Schoedinger Margarum Chapel, 1051 East Johnstown Rd., Gahanna Ohio 43230. A celebration of Stanley's life will be held at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1555 James Road in Columbus on Saturday November 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the start of the service. Reverend Dave Shull will lead the celebration of life.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Stanley's memory are asked to consider the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1555 James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43227, or Mid-Ohio Food Collective, P.O. Box 182883, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2883.

Gompf Funeral Service of Cardington is honored to have been chosen to assist the Heacock family with Stanley's funeral arrangements.

Those wishing to share a memory of Stan or to express a condolence to the Heacock family may do so by visiting www.gompffh.com.