of Melbourne, AR
July 2, 1951 - February 16, 2024
Hearley Woodrow Morehead, son of Hermon Oscar Morehead and Edith Maye (Blankenship) Morehead was born July 2, 1951 in Forty Four, Arkansas.
He departed this life February 16, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 72 years 6 months and 14 days.
He is survived by one brother, Willis Morehead (Nelda) one sister, Vivian Mitchell, Michael Bentley, Matthew Bentley, and Zander Bentley of the home, and a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hermon and Edith Maye Morehead, one sister, Gladis Tate, and one brother-in-law, Jeffery Mitchell.
He was a logger all his working years, working with his father, brother, and many others. He served in the Army and was stationed in Vietnam for a time. He loved making arrowheads. He and Wade Rush spent many hours looking for the right kind of flint to make them. They liked to go to arrowhead knapping meetings to learn how. He loved being in the woods and visiting with his friends.
A graveside funeral will be held at 11:00am Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Combs Cemetery in Melbourne, Arkansas with Donald Gillihan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Combs Cemetery, P.O. Box 1000, Melbourne, AR 72556.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Tate, Justin Crossno, Nick Felton, Jeramy Jones, Gary Hutson, and Eric Morehead.
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16 Condolence(s)
Charlotte E Hopkins
Thursday, February 22, 2024
So sorry to hear about the loss. May he rest in peace until Rev. 21.3,4 is fulfilled!!
Don Walls
Thursday, February 22, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
Hearley was a friend of mine.
Mary Gillihan Bishop
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Prayers for family. He will be missed by many. I will miss seeing his truck go by house.
Mary Rush Fowler
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I know that he will be dearly missed. Sending my sympathy love and prayers, Mary Fowler.
Andy Tate
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Prayers for the whole family. He was a good man
Noah and Barbara Rowe
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
I’m so very sorry Vivian and Willis and the families. you are definitely in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all. Hugs, Barbara and Tiger
Judy Qualls
Monday, February 19, 2024
Vivian and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your in my prayers. I love you.
Vivian Berry
Monday, February 19, 2024
Vivian, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mike Watson
Monday, February 19, 2024
Hearley, was a good man. He was always a friend to our family. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Tommy and Glenna Weatherford
Monday, February 19, 2024
Prayers for comfort during this time
Janet Brezler
Monday, February 19, 2024
Hearley was a sweet person. Prayers and love to you all.
Alan Vickery
Monday, February 19, 2024
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Shelia Phipps
Monday, February 19, 2024
So sorry to hear about the passing of Hearley and sending much love to Vivian, Willis and the rest of his family ????????
Linda Sheffield
Monday, February 19, 2024
Vivian and Willis, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Paula Roddy
Monday, February 19, 2024
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Dorothy Plumb
Monday, February 19, 2024
I went to school with Hearley & with graduated with Willis. So sorry for the family's loss. Prayers going up for comfort.