George F. Heitz, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Franklin Heitz, Jr., age 86 of Millville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, December 8, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Camden to the late George and Freda (Kaiser) Heitz, George resided in Avalon until 1962, and then was a longtime Millville resident. George graduated in 1952 from Middle Twp. High School. He served our country from 1957 to 1959 in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era. George married his loving wife Marion in 1954, and together they shared over 62 years of marriage until her passing in March 2017. George and Marion were blessed with two children, George III, who passed away in December 2011, and Susan, who passed away in May 2015. Upon returning home from his military service, George worked as an Inventory control manager and purchasing agent for Stowman Shipbuilding in Dorchester for many years, and then worked for over 42 years at Industrial Supplies, Inc. in Millville, and retired. George was a past merit badge counselor and board member with the Boy Scouts of America. He belonged to the Millville Rotary Club, the National Rifle Association, and the Cannon Masonic Lodge No. 104 F & AM in South Seaville. He was also the past president of the South Jersey Nite Owl Camping Club, a member of the Garden State 50's Car Club, past president of the Fifties Car Club of America, a member of the DAV Commander's Club, the Kaiser Owners Club, Mercury Owners Club, AACA, and the manager of the VFW Little League Baseball. He was a longtime member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Millville, and member of the Millville Army Airfield Museum. He also served as field director for the National Campers and Hiking Association and was a member of the Skampers Club. Camping, dancing, model railroading and bowling were but a few of George's favorite pastimes. He also eagerly anticipated attending most every car show and car cruise that he could find. He looked forward to decorating for the holidays and was well known in town for the elaborate Christmas decoration displays at his home over the years. He was also an avid NASCAR follower and collector. But most of all, George treasured the time that he was able to share with his family. George will be sadly missed by his granddaughter Brandy Heitz and fiancé Anthony Hawn of Vineland; step-grandson Vincent Potts; and six great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jameson, Vincent, Bella, Aria, and Roselyn. He was predeceased by his wife Marion (Tozer) Heitz; son George Heitz III, and daughter Susan L. Heitz. A Funeral Service for George will be conducted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home with a Masonic Service starting prior to the Funeral Service. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville. Please remember to practice social distancing while in the funeral home and the cemetery. Also, masks are required to be worn in the funeral home at all times. Memories and expressions of sympathy for George Franklin Heitz, Jr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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George F. Heitz, Jr.

August 5, 1934 - December 8, 2020