Eugene Leslie Heath, Sr. of Port Orange, FL, formerly of Butler, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday August 3, 2025 at the age of 94.
A Korean War veteran, he was born to William and May Heath in Butler on July 27, 1931. He served as a Butler police officer from 1952-1972.
He is survived by his children: Linda Rowsey (Ken), Edgewater, FL; Nancy Williams (Lane), Winston-Salem, NC; Mary Bennett Gordon, Holly Hill, FL; Brenda Wiggins (Mike), Port Orange, FL; Lisa Becker (Jeff), Odessa, FL; Susan Merritt, Pineville, LA; Leslie Ray (Chris), Butler, Pa Grandchildren: Donna & Joe Sadelfeld, Amanda Story, Joseph & Michael Pike, Richard Bennett, Jr., Aaron Williamson, Patrick & Erica Roeper, Ashley Roeper, Danielle & Bryan Midlik, David & Ali Becker, Madeline Stevison, Cameron & Colton Dero. Thirteen great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, son Eugene, Jr. and 6 siblings.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in his name to Tunnel to Towers, who support veterans and first responders. t2t.org
Family and friends will be received from 5-8 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001.
Burial with full military honors directed by the Butler Co. Honor Guard will follow at Greenlawn Burial Estates.
All who knew Eugene are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.