Charles Lee “Chuck” Heaton, 65, of Litchfield, died at 10:33 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10:30 a.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Fr. Daniel Willenborg will preside. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Litchfield.
Mr. Heaton was born on Oct. 27, 1960, a son of Charles Irwin and Linda Louise (Byers) Heaton. He graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1978. He married Tammy Marie Kalaher and they later divorced. He married the former Pamela Marie Houlihan on April 17, 1989, in St. Louis, MO and she survives.
Mr. Heaton was self-employed and operated Chuck’s Auto Body in Litchfield for 50 years, alongside his brother, Cary Heaton, and his longtime co-worker and office manager, Gloria Kopsie. The shop has been a staple in the Litchfield community for over 50 years, known for its local support and services. Mr. Heaton was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and cooking.
Mr. Heaton deeply valued spending time with his family and was active in his faith, enjoying Bible study and daily devotion.
In addition to his wife, Pam, Mr. Heaton is survived by his son, Petty Officer 1st Class, Derek (Brittany) Heaton of Oak Harbor, WA; daughters, Heather (Shaun) Zeller of Litchfield, Stephanie (Shaun) Clinard of Litchfield and Meghann (Marshall) Bechtel of Coffeen; brother, Cary (Jennifier) Heaton of Litchfield; sisters, Carol (Michael) Lee of Hillsboro, Cathy (fiancé, Monte Barker) Lloyd of Litchfield and Connie Joyce of Litchfield; 15 grandchildren, Sophia Heaton, Gabriella Heaton, Dakota Heaton, Alana Heaton, Alexis Zeller (fiancé Andy Cline), Hayley Zeller, Kattie Pospischel, Ryder Zeller, Maya Estell, Logan Clinard, Gunner Clinard, Gage Clinard, Averly Clinard, Kowen Bechtel and Aubriella Bechtel; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Nathan Heaton; and nephew, Tyler Stoneburner.
Memorials may be directed to Coats for Kids or Montgomery County PAWS Care. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the Heaton family. To leave an online condolence or to order flowers, please visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
