Lawrence Paul Heade, 80 of Saxonburg passed away on January 17, 2017 at the Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born August 12, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Edward S. Heade and Ruth (Vale) Heade.

He served active duty in United States Marine Corp during the Korean War era. He also served in the Army National Guard, the Air Force National Guard, and the Active Marine Corp. Reserve during the Vietnam war. He was in the military for a total of 12 years from 1954 - 1966. Larry was a graduate of Ross Lefler School and the Conservation PA Game Commission Training School. Larry served as a game protector for the counties of Potter, Mercer and Butler. He was the assistant training supervisor in Harrisburg. He retired from the Game Commission as the Law Enforcement Supervisor for an eleven county area in the South West Region. Larry served approximately 30 years in the game commission. He also drove school bus after retiring from the Game Commission.

He was a life member of Bantam Marine Detachment #743, Butler, where he was past Commandant and color guard commander. He also a life member of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs Bantam Jeep Pound #213, the American Legion Post #117, Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania, F&AM Armstrong Lodge #219, the Saxonburg Sportsman Club and the National Rifle Association. Larry was also a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Sarver where he was a past trustee and on the administration. He was a past driver for disabled veterans at the VA hospital, veterans bingos, many color guards for the VA hospital ceremonies and various veterans functions throughout the area. Larry enjoyed camping, hunting, golfing, riding his ATV, mowing grass, reading and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his loving wife, Sylvia C. (Bargerstock) Heade who he married October 1957, daughter, Sherri Heade of Saxonburg, son, Mark (Cathy Dohmen) Heade of Cabot, and granddaughter, Candice Heade of Saxonburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert S. Heade and Edward W. Heade.

Friends will be received on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc., 410 W. Main Street, Saxonburg. The Bantam Marine Detachment #743 will conduct a prayer service at 7 pm.

Services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert H. Wilson officiating.

Interment with military honors will follow in Zion Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bantam Marine Detachment #743, 101 Frankstown Lane, Butler, PA 16002.

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