Dale Allen Hearn

July 30, 1962 - November 8, 2021

07/30/1962 - 11/08/2021

Past Services

Cemetery
Friday November 12, 2021
Hearn Family Cemetery
12741 Highway 258
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Directions
Visitation
Friday November 12, 2021
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service
101 West 7th Street
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Directions
Service
Friday November 12, 2021
2:00 pm
Chapel of Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service
101 West 7th Street
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
252.826.2035 | Directions

Dale Allen “Hitman” Hearn, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home in Pleasant Hill, NC.

Dale was born on July 30, 1962 to the Robert Norfleet Hearn and the late Kay Frances Hearn. He began his career in welding around the age of 18 and went on to become a master pipe welder and fitter. Dale worked all over North Carolina and Virginia but found his home at Merritt Piping and Fabrication in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Dale had several hobbies, but his favorite things to do were fishing and grilling and chilling to some good music. He cherished his family and felt his greatest accomplishment in life was his son, Tyler. Dale was loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Hearn; his oldest brother, Robert “Jake” Hearn, Jr.; his next to the oldest brother, Clifton “Pookie” Hearn; his sister-in-law, Judith Marshall Hearn; his nephew, Justin T. Hearn; his extra special aunt, Betty King; his uncle, Ed King; and his cousin, Wayne King.

Dale is survived by his father, Robert N. Hearn, Sr. and wife Sandra of Williamston; his son, Tyler Dale Hearn and partner Erica Sanders of Culpepper, VA; his granddaughter, Stormi Moriah Hearn; his sister, Sissy Hearn Stewart and husband Jimmy of Scotland Neck; his niece, Amanda Kay Hearn of South Carolina; his nephews, Jimmy Ray Stewart, Jr. and wife Kristen of Greenville and Austin Lane Stewart of Scotland Neck; his cousins, Lillie Foskey of Greenville, Joe Baker of Wisconsin, and Charles Baker of Hendersonville; his special close friend, Patricia King and family of Hobgood; and his special friends, Elliott Mayle and Luke Clements.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service in Scotland Neck. A celebration of life funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Ron Elkins officiating. Interment will take place at the Hearn Family Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made directly to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or online by clicking here.

Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service in Scotland Neck is handling the arrangements for the Hearn family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.

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Carol Moore
2 years ago

So very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debra Coker Goff
2 years ago

Sissy, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Dale I went to school with all 3 of your brothers and I cared a great deal for them all and of course for you too .I wish I could help ease your pain but there are no words to do that just know I care and that I am thinking about you .

Lucille Stocks
2 years ago

Mr. Robert I am so sorry for your loss. I hadn’t seen Dale in a long time. The last time I saw him was at daddy’s station. Sending prayers for you and your family.

Lucille Stocks
2 years ago

Mr. Robert, I am so sorry for your families loss. I hadn’t seen Dale in a long time. The last time I saw him was at daddy’s station. Sending prayers for you and your family..

Stanley Bedgood [Wormy]
2 years ago

So Sorry for the family loss y’all in my thoughts and prayers

Perrin Gardner
2 years ago

So sorry to hear about your loss. Dale was a sweet guy. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Roland W Edwards
2 years ago

I’m deeply saddened to hear of Dale’s passing. He made our school years at Brawley barrable and kept us laughing for years after. I have many great memories of our younger years and regret not seeing him in many years, although we did speak on social media. Rest in peace my friend.

Brian Mills
2 years ago

I am so sorry to hear about Dale. We grew up together and made lots of good memories. I know you will miss him.

Fran House
2 years ago

So sorry to hear about Dale. Always loved to meet up with him. Had some good times growing up together. I’m outbofvtown and won’t make it back for service. All my love to Mr. Hearn ( one of my favorite people) and sissy.

Kelvin brinson
2 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss. Wow what great memories I have of the days in Scotland neck. We all hung out playing like the little rascals.. Robert and Sissy we are praying for you guys. Never easy loosing a son or brother but remember the fond memories and it’s great knowing that one day we will all be reunited