Charles Thomas Hearn, of Lakewood Ranch, FL passed away Wednesday January 9, at the age of 93; he was born July 20, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Charles served in the U.S Navy during World War II participating in every major battle in the South Pacific Seas. After the War, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from Temple University. After several years as a reporter the Elizabeth Daily Journal in Elizabeth, NJ, eventually moving on to a Public Relations position for Kidde Industries. In the last stages of his professional career he worked as Corporate Director of SCOA Industries in Columbus, Ohio.
He is survived by loving Wife Margaret (Flood) Hearn, and children, Charles (Linda) Hearn, Theresa (Scott) Myers, Michael Hearn, and Mary Hearn Rossetti, 8 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas A. Hearn and Mary Miscewitz Pichard
Burial will take place at Sarasota National Cemetery with Military Honors.