Gary Heflin, 80, passed away on December 3 in Woodbridge. Mr. Heflin was born on November 30, 1935, in Washington, D.C.
His parents were Nellie Estelle Colvin Heflin and Carroll Benton Heflin known as “Reuben” both originally of Catlett, Fauquier County.
They later moved to the Washington, D.C. area where they eventually owned a home in Arlington. An employee of the USPS for 36 years, Mr. Heflin was a letter carrier and, later, a supervisor.
He proudly served eight years in the Marine Reserves. He never married.
His interests included reading (non-fiction, mostly military history), trains and railroading (he was a railroad buff), and listening to music, especially his favorite singer, Frank Sinatra. When younger, he often visited various areas to see trains pass by.
Mr. Heflin was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Oscar Heflin and Edd Heflin, both of Arlington. He is survived by a sister, Virginia Rumph Neyhouse and by a number of nephews, nieces, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins, and friends and acquaintances. A graveside service will be held at Catlett Methodist Cemetery on Route 28 on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 11 a.m. Pastor John Clair will officiate.
