Marvin Edward “Buddy” “Poppy seed” Grand Dad” Heath, 84, of Warrenton, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 12 PM at Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery, Rivermont Drive, Front Royal, Virginia with the Rev. Sherry Waddell officiating.

Mr. Heath was born on February 25, 1938 in Northern Virginia to the late Roland Heath and Catherine Morris Kearns.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Philyaw; step father, George Kearns and brother, Jimmy Heath.  He was baptized at the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints in Warrenton.  He enjoyed working on cars and watching sports, especially baseball.  He was an animal lover.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Carol Heath of Warrenton; son, Chris Heath of Leesburg, Virginia; three daughters, Cathy Heath Pierce of Warrenton, Laura Heath Fox of Purgitsville, West Virginia and Cindy Caldwell of Ashburn, Virginia; sister, Barbara Shenton of Sterling, Virginia; eleven grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Fauquier SPCA, 9350 Rogues Rd, Midland, VA 22728 or to a Humane Society of one’s choice.