More detail on this person: Aussie Sanford
"Sandy" Hearron, of Brandon, passed away April
28, 2017 after a brief illness. He is survived by
his wife, Ann Shipman Hearron, a sister, Greta H.
Baria (Larry), stepsons Rob (Kellie) Watson and
Stuart Watson, nieces and nephews, Jill Whigham
Jordon (Justin), Scott Whigham (Susan), Vince
Baria (Mary Brooke), and Bonnie Baria Hall
(Billy). He was predeceased by his parents, Aussie
Barron and Lorraine Thompson Hearron, and a
daughter, Sherry Christina "Christee" Hearron.
A native of Meridian, Sandy graduated from
Meridian High School and Mississippi State
University. He served his country during the
Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot and concluded
his service at the rank of captain. During his
time serving, he was assigned the privilege of
escorting visiting dignitaries.
Sandy worked in his family's real estate business
before joining Continental Management and
Development Company and later, the Mattiace
Company in Jackson. Sandy was also the
coordinator for Junior Miss of Mississippi for
many years. An adventurous traveler and
outdoorsman, Sandy enjoyed flying, fishing, scuba
diving, and woodworking.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 4,
2017 at Christ United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm,
with a visitation starting at 1:00 pm. In lieu of
flowers, please make memorials to the American
Cancer Society.
This information was last updated 08/21/2017
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