LINCOLN — John Michael Heithaus,

78, of Lincoln, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born April 3, 1942, in El Paso, Texas, the son of John and Marjorie (Combs) Heithaus.

John served in both the Army and the Navy and retired as a proud Seabee warrior. He loved life and lived it with zest. He was passionate about coffee, photography, turquoise jewelry, travel, and was a proud patriot who loved and served his country.

He loved his wife Charlotte dearly, and they were married for 53 years. His children and grandchildren were a true joy to him. He was an incredibly generous man, who never hesitated to help or give to those in need.

He was committed to his church, First Assembly of God, Lincoln and was devoted to his pastor Jerry Mizell and his wife, Sue. He was a man of tremendous faith and knew Jesus Christ as his savior and Lord. He’s dancing with Charlotte in heaven today.

He was preceded in death by wife Charlotte Heithaus and son John Ivan Heithaus.

Survivors include sons Guy Matthew Heithaus, Calvin Leroy Heithaus and wife Hayley, Michael Zane Heithaus and wife Rachel and Daniel Anthony Heithaus; daughter Christiana Hudson and husband Chris; grandchildren Lanikka Miller-Mogg, Jasmine Lowery, George Brooks Hudson, Lillian Paige Heithaus, August William Hudson, Aubrey Thompson and Shammah Thompson; and great-grandchildren Lydia Lowery and Charlee Lowery

Viewing will be held Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, from 2-5 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Prairie Grove Cemetery pavilion. Burial will be in Fayetteville National Cemetery. Please follow all CDC guidelines for covid-19 while in attendance at both the viewing and the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God in Lincoln, Ark., 314 E. Rodgers St., 72744, or Fayetteville Veterans Hospital Voluntary Services by calling (479) 444-5060 in Fayetteville, Ark. Learn more by visiting www.pay.gov/public/form/start/46647736/.

Online guest book: www.luginbuel.com .