"David Hearn was my boss for 32 years, but more important, he was my friend for 32+ years. There are so so many memories and not enough room to post them all, but David and Juanelle were family to me and I am very glad they are together in heaven. I ask peace and love to all the family, especially Susan and Ron and Scott and Toni, and all the brothers and sisters. Dwell on the good times together."
In loving memory of
David Lee Hearn
March 15, 1932 - January 9, 2021
David Lee Hearn, 88, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 9th, 2021 in Austin. David was born in New Gulf, Texas to Charles and Barbara Hearn on March 15th, 1932.
The family moved to Freeport, Texas in 1937, where David grew up. In 1949, he joined the U.S. Navy. As a corpsman, he was attached to the Fleet Marines Force during the Korean War Conflict and spent the next 4 years earning his combat ribbons.
In 1954, he married Juanelle Hollingsworth and had 3 children. In 1961, David moved his family from Houston to Austin and joined Fox & Hearn, Inc., a mechanical contracting firm founded the year before, by his brother Jim and Curtman C. Fox. In 1974, he became the sole owner and president of the company, spending the next 30 years building the growing Austin skyline.
He retired in 2001 and moved to the Corpus Christi area. There he met and married Sue Carroll. The next 20 years were spent traveling, spending time with friends and enjoying lots of golf and fishing.
David is survived by son Scott Hearn (Toni) and daughter Susan Janecka (Ron), stepson Mitch Carroll, stepdaughter Mary Howry, brother Jim Hearn, sisters Martha Swint, Charlene Speed and Barbara Dunn. Grandchildren Brad Payne, Brandon Janecka, Jordon Janecka, Alina Hearn. One great granddaughter Keely Juanelle Janecka, numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by wives Juanelle Hearn and Sue Carroll, parents Charles and Barbara Hearn, son Jimmy Hearn, grandson Joshua Hearn, brother Sonny Hearn, sisters Beth Dean and Linda Hearn.
There will not be a public service, but the family would like to share with you a few memories of David and the Hearn Clan. Please visit Harrell Funeral Home at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"David was a very much respected competitor and a real help to me in MCA of Austin as I joined in 1980. truly a good man. God Bless Family. Glenn L. Randle"
"My brother, David, or as baby sister, Linda, called him, \"Day-Doo\", was four years older than I. I have one memory of him I wish to share. Although I have been informed that my memory of the event is slightly skewed, it is very vivid to me. We were living at 606 First Street in Freeport. I was probably five or six; sister, Charlene, was two years older. Directly behind our house, separated by a high levee, ran the Brazos River. Our neighbor, Capn\' Allen, had built a long wharf with one 20\' extension into deeper water. Charlene and I took turns being blindfolded while the other lead her around by an 8? rope tied around her waist. It was my turn to lead, which I did, onto the wharf. When I reached the extension, I turned to the right. Feeling the tug, Charlene also turned, too soon. Down she slid on the barnacle-ridden corner post, into the river. David happened to be fishing nearby, heard our screams, dropped his pole, ran and jumped in and saved her! Perhaps that?s one of the many reasons she loved him so, and why I did, and why we still do. Barbara"
"David you will be missed by so many. We enjoyed so many days golfing, fishing, trips to Lockhart for BBQ and just hanging out at the shop. Until we meet again."
"I was very sad to hear of David\'s passing my thoughts and prayers are with the family."
"I love you uncle David. Psalm 4:8 - In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
"Scott and Susan, David loved me as I loved him. We didn't talk often in our old age, but when we did, it was quality time. I will never forget the help he gave me when we moved to the lake, bringing his crew all the way from Austin to put in our A.C., and loaning us the Freeport cabin, and helping me re-build Aunt Linda's house. And I will never forget the time when we were kids, living near Almeda, and he made fun of my homemade muffins in front of his teenage friends. Ha.. Like his older brothers though, he always took up for me and gave me advice. BTW, I carried his picture in my billfold until I retired, because he was so handsome in uniform. I loved him, and I love you. Aunt Charlene"
"You found the perfect picture to remember your father! The video was done beautifully and is a great way to remember the good times. Sending our love to you, Debbie and Mike Roberson"