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John Allen Heathington

John Allen Heathington

Male 1905 - 2005  (100 years)

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  • Name John Allen Heathington 
    Birth 5 Sep 1905  Meggett, Charleston Co., SC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 7 Oct 2005  Dallas, Dallas Co., TX Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6587  forneyclark
    Last Modified 22 Mar 2024 

    Father Clarence Franklin "Frank" "CF" Hethington, Sr.,   b. 26 Jul 1884   d. 29 Sep 1938, Charleston,CharlestonCo.,SC;burial:St. Paul's Episc.Ch.,Meggett,Chas.Co.,SC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Jenkins LaRoche,   b. 28 Jun 1886, Edisto Island, SC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Dec 1965, Burial: St. Paul's Episc.Ch., Meggett, Charleston Co., SC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Family ID F2638  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dorothy Ellen McDonald,   b. 12 Oct 1909, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Aug 2004, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Family ID F2669  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 22 Mar 2024 

  • Photos
    Heathington, John Allen (1905-2005)
    Heathington, John Allen (1905-2005)
    Individual photo was taken in 1931 and came from the Hethington Collection by Lucius Cale "Prince Louie" "Lou" Hethington.
    Hethington, Edward LaRoche (1914-2002) & Clarence Franklin 'Frank' Hethington, Jr. (1912-1985) & Leila Hethington (1911-1974) & John Allen Heathington (1905-2005) & William L. 'Bill' Hethington (1923-2003) & Elizabeth Jenkins LaRoche (1886-1965) & Ruth Hethington (1906-1999) & Myrick 'Javan' Hethington (1919-1992) & Elizabeth 'Betty' Hethington (1921-1977) & Clarence Franklin 'Frank' 'CF' Hethington, Sr. (1884-1938)
    Hethington, Edward LaRoche (1914-2002) & Clarence Franklin "Frank" Hethington, Jr. (1912-1985) & Leila Hethington (1911-1974) & John Allen Heathington (1905-2005) & William L. "Bill" Hethington (1923-2003) & Elizabeth Jenkins LaRoche (1886-1965) & Ruth Hethington (1906-1999) & Myrick "Javan" Hethington (1919-1992) & Elizabeth "Betty" Hethington (1921-1977) & Clarence Franklin "Frank" "CF" Hethington, Sr. (1884-1938)
    Group/ Automobile photo was taken about 1933 and came from the Hethington Collection by Lucius Cale "Prince Louie" "Lou" Hethington. Included (L-R) are Edward LaRoche Hethington & Clarence Franklin "Frank" Hethington, Jr. & Leila Hethington Acklin & John Allen Heathington & William L. "Bill" Hethington & Elizabeth Jenkins LaRoche Hethington & Ruth Hethington Mitchell & Myrick "Javan" Hethington & Elizabeth "Betty" Hethington Reeder & Clarence Franklin "Frank" "CF" Hethington, Sr.
    Heathington, John Allen (1905-2005)
    Heathington, John Allen (1905-2005)
    Individual photo was taken in 1940 and came from the Hethington Collection by Lucius Cale "Prince Louie" "Lou" Hethington.
    Heathington, John Allen (1905-2005)
    Heathington, John Allen (1905-2005)
    Individual/ One-Hundreth Birthday photo was taken in 2005 and came from the Hethington Collection by Lucius Cale "Prince Louie" "Lou" Hethington.

  • Notes 
    • Source:
      Hethington Archives by Edward LaRoche "Ned" Hethington via Lucius Cale "Prince Louie" "Lou" Hethington:
      Ned Hethington:
      Children of ELIZABETH LAROCHE and CLARENCE HETHINGTON are:
      30. i. EDWARD LAROCHE10 HETHINGTON,SR., b. 19 Nov 1913, Younges Island , SC; d. Jan 2002.
      31. ii. WILLIAM HETHINGTON, b. 29 Mar 1923.
      iii. FRANK HETHINGTON,JR., b. 26 Mar 1926; d. Nov 1985.
      iv. JAVAN HETHINGTON, b. 02 May 1919; d. 14 Jan 1992.
      v. LIELA HETHINGTON, b. 26 Apr 1910; d. 29 Apr 1974; m. JACK ACKLIN.
      vi. ELIZABETH HETHINGTON CALLED "BETTY", b. 09 Jun 1921; d. 14 Jan 1977.
      vii. JENKINS HETHINGTON, b. 29 Sep 1908, Younges Island; d. 1908, Younges Island.
      More About JENKINS HETHINGTON:
      Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery,Meggett SC
      viii. JAVAN HETHINGTON, b. 29 Sep 1908, Younges Island; d. 1908, Younges Island.
      More About JAVAN HETHINGTON:
      Burial: 1908, Laurel Hill Cemetery,Meggett SC
      ix. RUTH HETHINGTON, b. 12 Nov 1906; d. 22 Oct 1999; m. MITCHELL.
      More About RUTH HETHINGTON:
      Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery,Meggett SC
      32. x. JOHN ALLEN HEATHINGTON, b. 05 Sep 1905; d. 07 Oct 2005.

      Source:
      Hethington Archives by Edward LaRoche "Ned" Hethington via Lucius Cale "Prince Louie" "Lou" Hethington:
      Ned Hethington:
      32. JOHN ALLEN10 HEATHINGTON (ELIZABETH JENKINS9 LAROCHE, JENKINS8, EDWARD DELEGALL7, JOHN6, JAMES5, JAMES4, JOHN3, JAMES2, JEAN1) was born 05 Sep 1905, and died 07 Oct 2005. He married DOROTHY MCDONALD 06 May 1933, daughter of JOEL MCDONALD and GRACE OWENS. She was born 12 Oct 1910.
      Notes for JOHN ALLEN HEATHINGTON:
      John was the first child born to Elizabeth and Frank Hethington. John also outlived all of his siblings. He was over 100 years old when he died.
      More About DOROTHY MCDONALD:
      Burial: 2006, Cremated remains scattered Dallas Texas and College of Charleston SC

      Source:
      https://obits.dallasnews.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?n=john-allen-heathington&pid=15435563

      HEATHINGTON,, JOHN ALLEN Loving and steadfast husband and father (born: Hethington).....Departed this earthly life peacefully on October 7, 2005, four weeks after reaching his 100th birthday. He was born in Meggetts (Charleston), South Carolina, on September 5, 1905, the eldest of 11 children of Clarence Frank and Elizabeth Jenkins (LaRoche) Hethington. His lifelong desire was to attain knowledge, and his dream of a college education was realized due to the tenacity of his mother who went to the Dean of the College of Charleston and persuaded him to admit her son on a probationary agreement: that John Allen, during his freshman year, would make up the credits he lacked in graduating from the one-room school in Meggets. He was the only member of his family to achieve a college education, earning a B.S. degree in 1928. His first job was teacher of Biology at Alexander Graham Bell Jr. High School in Charlotte,N.C., a position he reluctantly left when the Depression redirected his fortune. Despite this setback, Charlotte was to be the meeting place of his future wife of 71 years, Dorothy Ellen McDonald; they married May 6, 1933. Taking what employment was available in those difficult times, he took a job in the millinary business and remained there working for Consolidated Millinery Co. as an executive with Sanger-Harris (now Foley's) Dept. Stores until his retirement in 1969. During World War II, he served as colonel in the Army Air Corps Recruiting Station for WACS at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. His remaining years were spent furthering pursuit of knowledge and prudent investments. His love of his wife was reflected by his ability to make careful decisions and to foster loyalty and trust. His love for his children was offered in the most precious commodity we have to give, time. Preceded in death by his son, John Allen Heathington, Jr. (Jay), and wife, Dorothy, John is survived by (SURVIVORS OMITTED).
      It was his wish for his ashes to be blended with those of his wife and distributed at the steps of the institution where his love of knowledge, and honor for the writings of Shakespeare took flower, his beloved College of Charleston. "Make use of time, let not advantage slip; Beauty within itself should not be wasted." - Shakespeare. His Memorial gathering was celebrated on the occasion of his 100th birthday this past Labor Day, when he was there to greet many friends who came to pay their respects and to hold his hand in tribute to a life truly, richly lived. Any memorials in his name may be sent to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, or to the charity of your choice. You have brought enlightenment, kindness and beauty to our family; your accomplishments are an inspiration. "I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart); I am never without it (anywhere I go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing....)" - e.e. cummings. "Eastgate ""Family Owned and Operated"" LBJ @ Northwest Highway 972-270-6116 www.eastgatefuneralhome.com"

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      Published in Dallas Morning News on Oct. 19, 2005.



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