George W. Hearn, 79, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 in Chiang Mia, Thailand.
He was born in Mobile, and lived his childhood in Citronelle.
After graduating from Auburn University in 1958, he worked for the Mobile Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, beginning a lifelong career as a professional in nonprofit organizations.
He served as president/CEO of the United Way of the Bluegrass in Lexington, Ky. from 1972 through 1992, and served as the campaign director for the Metropolitan Atlanta (Georgia) United Way during prior years.
Mr. Hearn was married for 50 years to the former Margaret Dudley, a native of Prichard, and was widowed by her passing on Oct. 2, 2009. This union produced one child, surviving son Col. Stephen W. Hearn, retired, a resident of Richmond, Ky.
Mr. Hearn is also survived by four sisters, Evelyn Hearn Fortenberry of Wilmer, Opal Hearn Dougherty of Fairhope, Lynn Hearn Machovoe of Daphne and Virginia Hearn Hobbs of Fairhope; two brothers, Arthur Y. Hearn of Fairhope and Richard Hearn of Columbia S.C.; and four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be provided to the McKean Rehabilitation Center operated by the National Protestant Church of Thailand, McKean Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 53, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Daphne.
