Leroy William "Bud" Heath Jr., 79, of Warnock, Ohio died November 4, 2020 at his home.

He was born May 21, 1941, a son of the late Leroy William Heath Sr. and Wanda June Davis Heath.

Bud was a retired welder from Consolidation Coal Company.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Lee Davis Heath; a brother, Andy Heath; and two sisters, Nancy Sayers and Opal Donley.

Surviving are his children, Sherry (Joe) Turkal, Barbara (Jeff) Marple, Sandy (Keith) Stonebraker, Leroy (Lisa) Heath III, Jim (Lisa) Heath and Vickie Heath; three brothers, Ed Heath, Joe Heath and Robert Palmer; four sisters, Vangie Bell, Norma Donley, Linda Heath, and Brenda Stoner; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will have private visitation and services at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville with Pastor Scott Black officiating.  Burial will follow in Warnock Cemetery.