Richard D. Heath 85 formerly of 808 Lakewood Dr. Prosperity died Tuesday May 17 2005 at the J.F. Hawkins Healthcare. Mr. Heath was born on January 26 1920 in Streator IL second child a son of the late Charles D. and Helen Fallon Heath. He retired as a Sgt/Major from the U.S. Army after 29 years of service. He was a veteran of WW II having been wounded in Sicily. He was post commander of VFW Post 6740. He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church.Mr. Heath is survived by his wife of 63years Virginia Mae Heath of the home; a daughter Rachel L. Singleton of Appling GA; eight sons Daniel R. Heath of Lexington David P. Heath of Columbia Robert R. Heath of Rock Hill Michael P. Heath of Southport NC James J. Heath of Columbia Steven J. Heath of Warren PA Richard N. Heath of Gilbert and Patrick K. Heath of Charleston; two sisters Joan Groene of Ladd IL and Helen Schuller of New Castle PA; four brothers Gene Heath of Tampa FL Phillip Heath of Corvallis OR Charles Heath Seattle WA and Paul Heath of Tacoma WA; 26 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.Funeral Mass was offered at 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the St. Mark's Catholic Church by Father Lee Selzer. Interment was in Newberry Memorial Gardens with military rites.Rosary was recited at 6:30 P.M. Friday and the visitation was from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday at the Whitaker Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to the St. Mark's Catholic Church 928 Boundary St. Newberry SC 29108Active pallbearers were his sons and honorary pallbearers were his neighbors.Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.