Thomas "Tom" Edward Heverly., 74, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his home in Bellefonte.

He was born on September 14, 1945, in Bellefonte, a son of the late Clarence J. and Ann Elizabeth (Love) Heverly .On September 23, 1967, in Huntingdon, PA, he married Lorelei (Dietz) Heverly who survives at home. They were married for 52 years and raised four wonderful children together.

Thomas served his country in the United States Navy from 1964-1968 during the Vietnam War, earning his honorable discharge.

Tom worked as a machinist at Cerro Copper & Brass. He proudly retired after 30+ years of service. Tom was also a fireman for the Centre Hall Fire Company.  Some of his favorite hobbies included hunting, fishing and most importantly, camping. He and Lorelei always enjoyed taking their family on weekend camping trips.

Along with his wife, he is survived by four children, Kimberly Bailey (Jeff Holden), Teresa Hebert (G. Wayne Bills), Roseann Eyer (Todd), Bradley Heverly; nine grandchildren, Kurtis Bickle (Tiffany Gregory), Kyle Bickle, Kayla Heverly, Jacob Hebert, Megan Bailey, Tabitha Hebert, Lilyan Eyer, Delaney Eyer, Carson Eyer; five great-grandchildren, Kaden Bickle, Korbin Bickle, Kolten Bickle, Ryan Povoski, and Owen Povoski and; three sisters; Delores Nichols, Judy Koleno (George) Pat Boyles (Chuck); one sister-in-law, Alice Heverly. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Heverly.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2020, at the New Hope United Methodist Church, 1089 E College Ave, Bellefonte, PA 16823, with Pastor Bob Dornan officiating. Military honors will immediately follow the service.

Keeping with CDC guidelines, those attending the memorial service are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to your local fire company.

An online guestbook may be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com