of Jacksonville, AR
July 30, 1926 - July 20, 2015
KP Heidelberg Sr. (Age 88) of Shubuta, MS, departed life Monday, July 20, 2015 in Little Rock, AR.
KP was born July 30, 1926 to the late Risher Heidelberg and Lillie Mae Lyons. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step-mother (Letha Heidelberg), two brothers: Richard "Bud" Heidelberg and Willie James Heidelberg. KP has three living siblings and one living sister-in-law: brothers, John Paul "Bill" Lyons and Charles "Big Man" Lyons, both of Mobile, AL; sister, Willie Bell (Calvin) Scott of Lebanon, TN; and sister-in-law, Clara Bell Heidelberg of Quitman, MS.
KP enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and received an Honorable Discharge in 1946. He also served as a Deputy Sheriff and a member of the Civil Air Defense in Clarksville, AR. He was faithfully employed at Quick Service Laundry Cleaners and Arkansas State Bank until his retirement in 1995. KP was a member of the Sweet Pilgrim United Methodist Church of Shubuta, MS and a deacon of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Clarksville, AR.
KP met and married Jessie Mae Chenault on November 3, 1956 in Laurel, MS. Together, they raised five children: Algerita, KP Jr., Keith, Toni, and Melissa.
KP is survived by five daughters: Florice (Walter) Butler of Flushing, MI; Delois Heidelberg of Flint, MI; Algerita (Wilton) Wesley of Jacksonville, AR; Toni Heidelberg of Clarksville, AR; and Melissa (Craig) Poole of JBLM, WA. Four sons: John Henry Heidelberg of Nashville, TN; Robert Earl Corner of Laurel, MS; KP Heidelberg Jr. of Oklahoma city, OK, and Christopher Keith (Josephine) Heidelberg of Little Rock, AR.
KP leaves to cherish his memory countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800 on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
So Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words
spoken at John 5:28,29.
KP, So Sorry for your loss. Wish the best for you and the Heidelberg family.
So sorry for your loss. May the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 be of comfort to your family at this time.
We lost a kind, honest, decent man, a person who helped teach me how to be a man. To my dear friend K.P Jr. and all the family, I share in your grief. Rest in peace Cool Breeze...
Our prayers and thoughts to a wonderful family for the loss we all have suffered. God Bless and Keep You All.
We knew KP, Shirlene worked with him at Quick Service Laundry. I deer Hunted with hom. KP was a friend and will be missed.
Love and prayers to the family Anthony Perry.
Sending my deepest condolences. KP Sr. was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Sending prayers to the family. Love you guys!
My deepest condolences to all of you!🌹
Thank you for being such a loving and sincere soul! You have left a wonderful legacy.
Rest in love and peace.
With our deepest sympathy from our family to yours. God bless you and comfort you through this difficult time. He left a special place in all of his family hearts. Love you all like family. R.I.P. Mr. Heidelberg.
I'm so sorry to hear this..Sending my deepest sympathy.. I will be praying for all of you guys.
Love and prayers to the family. Arelevia Perry
My love and sympathy are with the family at this time and will also be in the days to come. I Love you but remember God loves you more. Sandra K. Perry
our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I really enjoyed going to their house and playing with the babies. That's you KP. Love you BaBa an Harold
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.
Even though I spent most of my life far in distance, we were always close in heart. He will always be with us in the happy and loving memories we hold closely.
ALL MY LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. LOVE YOU GUYS VERY MUCH.. BETTY PERRY HOOD