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Obituary For Oree Heard, Sr.
Oree Heard Sr., 77, passed on Monday, October 20, 2025 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:30 a.m EST in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Public visitation will be held Monday, October 27, 2025 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST.
Oree Heard Sr. was born October 9, 1948, in Lee County, Alabama to the late William and Essie Heard. He was the fourth of five children and raised in a faith filled house. Oree accepted Christ and joined the Friendship Baptist Church, Phenix City, and served with his wife at Shiloh #2 A.M.E. Zion Church, Opelika, Alabama.
Oree attended South Girard, Phenix City, Alabama and shortly after, he honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. His commitment to personal growth led him to earn a certificate in Psychology from the American School in 1977. He had an extended career at Uniroyal Goodrich Michelin for over 30 years and was known for his compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication to work. Never one for idle hands, Oree's work ethic extended to operating tractors and bulldozers in land clearing and excavation projects. When not working, he enjoyed time with family and socializing with friends, watching football and basketball at Wilbur's Turkey House.
On June 29, 1974, Oree united in holy matrimony with the love of his life Catheree Baldwin Heard. Their union was blessed with one son Oree Heard Jr.
On October 20,2025, God in his infinite wisdom called his faithful servant home to eternal rest surrounded by his family at Columbus Piedmont Northside.
He was preceded in death by his father William Heard, his mother Essie L Heard, three brothers Willie Lee Palmer, King Heard, and David H. Heard, and one sister Doris J. Davis. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife Catheree Heard of 51 years; one son Oree Heard Jr, of Columbus, Georgia; one grandson Evan Unree Heard (Olivia Ann LaVere) of Homestead, Florida; one bonus granddaughter McKenzie Amyah Brown of Columbus, Georgia; one great granddaughter Stormee Luella LaVere - Heard of Homestead, Florida; one bonus great grandson Kairo Alexander LaVere of Homestead, Florida; and one sister Edith Stallings of Phenix City, Alabama. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church members, and friends.
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Lived across from Mr Heard for 17 years he was a kind man who will be missed rest in peace with the family reunion with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior
Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy. Sending prayers to the family. May beautiful memories bring you peace during this difficult time. Oree will be missed
To Mrs catharee heard! So sorry for your loss!! God bless!!
With deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Faye Vaughn-Ingram and family
To the Family, may God give each of you comfort, peace and strength during this most difficult time. Special prayers for his wife, children and grandchildren and others close relatives and friends. With deepest sympathy, much love, and many prayers. πΉπΉπΉππΏππΏππΏβ€β€β€
My deepest condolences to the family. He will be missed.
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Oree, my condolences to you and your family. May God comfort each of you is my prayer.
Oree - I am praying for you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord....Prayers to my Family...God is in control...Love You All.....The Heards (Mcbride Rd Smiths Station Al)
Oree and family, please accept my deepest sympathies in the lost of your patriarch. Prayers for your strength in the days ahead. Condolences, Teresa Lyles
My deepest sympathies to the family. Mr. Oree has been like an uncle to me and my siblings. He was a faithful friend to my dad until he passed. Mr. Oree will be forever in our hearts. The Fears Family
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