Dwight Shank Heatwole, 93, passed away on March 4, 2024. He is survived by their four children, Patricia Hertzler (Gene), Richard Heatwole (Marjorie), Evelyn Borntrager (Philip) and Edwin Heatwole (Eileen); thirteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren and siblings; Esther Shank, Carolyn Reed, John R. Heatwole, Harold Heatwole, Roy Heatwole and Elizabeth Yoder. Deceased is his beloved wife of 70 years, Fannie Heatwole, two grandchildren, two great-grand-children, and siblings: Dewitt, Ruth, Mary Ethel, Chester, Charles, and Glenn Heatwole.

Dwight was the son of Joseph and Fannie Shank Heatwole, both deceased.

Dwight was a dairy farmer by trade, but his real passion was ministry. Through the years, he was involved in many areas of church ministries; teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Bible School, youth leader, pastor, interim pastor at Faith Mennonite Church in South Boston, assistant overseer of Northern District and Secretary of Relief with Virginia Mennonite Conference (1964-1976) and chaplain at the Linville Prison Camp (1968-1975). During their retirement years Dwight and Fannie traveled extensively local and abroad. Dwight enjoyed blessing his family with items he crafted in his workshop, grandfather clocks, flower stands, magazine racks, and stools. Dwight’s life reflected his faith and commitment to faithfully serving God and church.

Dwight and Fannie were members of the Morning View Mennonite Church, Singers Glen, VA. Where Dwight was pastor for twenty years (1975-1995).

The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and prayers during Dwight’s end of life journey. Thanks also to the nursing staff at VMRC Crestwood Memory Care Unit.