Mr. John Lamar Hearn, age 91, of Decatur passed away Monday, June 15, 2009. He was born in Monroe, Ga. on November 2, 1917 to John Allen Hearn and Lillie McGaughey Hearn. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Kelso Hearn and Robert Allen Hearn, Sr. Mr. Hearn was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II in Europe as a Master Sergeant; he received several service medals, including the Bronze Star. He was a graduate of Monroe High School and attended the University of Georgia, Atlanta Division. He was a certified gemologist and formerly a partner in Hearn Jewelers in Decatur. He was retired from the Georgia State Revenue Department. Mr. Hearn was a longtime member of The First Christian Church of Decatur and served as the church treasurer for more than fifty years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Katherine Smith Hearn. He is survived by nieces, Susan Hearn Brown of Monroe, Mary Walton Chatham of Atlanta; and nephews, Robert A. Hearn, Jr. of Alpharetta and William R. Smith, Jr. of Apollo Beach, Florida. Mr. Hearn is also survived by cousins and his very special friends. Funeral service for Mr. John L. Hearn will be conducted at on Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 Noon at The First Christian Church, Decatur, GA with the Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to The First Christian Church. 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.
