Kent Decker Heward

Kent Decker Heward (83) passed away on October 5, 2019. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7791 Woodruff Rd., Woodruff AZ, with a viewing one hour prior. Burial will follow at the Woodruff Cemetery.

Kent is survived by his wife, Sandra Heward; sister, Iva Smith; brother, Dean Heward; and his children Jan Lucky, Leon Heward and Ross Heward. He has five grandchildren (Aaron, Shayla, and James, Ed and John) and four great grand-children (Derek, Levi, Audrey, and Willem).

Kent was born on April 18, 1936. He grew up in Woodruff Arizona, where he lived all his life. He was proud that he served in the Army from 1959 to 1962. He married Sandra in 1963. He worked for the State of Arizona for 31 years. He spent his retirement enjoying gardening, farming, and driving his golf cart. He served in various positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He particularly enjoyed working with the youth. He spent time serving his neighbors and will be greatly missed.