Nelson R. Heath Jr., 68
GREAT BARRINGTON - Nelson Robert Heath Jr., 68, of East Street died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at home.
Born in Montague on Feb. 21, 1940, son of Nelson R. Heath Sr. and Lillian Woodin Heath, he attended Turners Falls High School and later settled in Great Barrington.
An Army veteran, he served from September 1957 until being honorably discharged in March 1965.
Mr. Heath worked as a machine operator at Custom Extrusion and had previously been employed at Sheffield Plastics, both in Sheffield.
He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing, and was a member of Great Barrington Fish and Game Club. He also was an avid NASCAR fan.
He leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Judy Heath of Lenox, and his granddaughter, Kristen.
He was predeceased by his former wife, Theresa Kinmond.
FUNERAL SERVICE — Services for Nelson Robert Heath Jr. will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels through Finnerty and Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230, which is in charge of arrangements. Remembrances, memories and reflections may be sent to the family through www.finnertyandstevens.com.