Clyde E.

Heffner

Clyde Edwin Heffner, age 84, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on November 20, 2025 at Liberty Retirement Community of Lima surrounded by family.

He was born in Caldwell County, North Carolina on December 5, 1940 to his late parents, Finley "Ed" and Wayburn (Smith) Heffner. He graduated from Hudson High School in Hudson, North Carolina and received his bachelor's in accounting from International Business College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Clyde worked for many years as an accountant for various companies. He was one of the first in the field to automate the accounting and payroll systems for a mid-sized manufacturer in Indiana. Later in his life he was able to enjoy time traveling around the United States with his mother prior to her death. He enjoyed golf and fishing in his younger years.

He is survived by: his son Wayne (Jacqueline) Heffner of Woodstock, Illinois; his sister Martha Laukhuf of Paulding, Ohio and his brother Rickey (Linda) Heffner of Latty, Ohio. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Kenneth (Erin) Heffner of Ft. Carson, Colorado, Douglas (Rachael) Heffner of Lilburn, Georgia, Lauraleigh (Alex) Lakocy of Ashland, Oregon, October Heffner of Austin, Texas, Adam (Laura) Heffner of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Sarah (John) Opris of Canton, Georgia. He is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren: Eleanor and Madeline Lakocy.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald (Rebecca) Heffner of Woodstock, Georgia.

There will be a private graveside service at 11:00 am on November 24th at St. Paul's Cemetery, Paulding, Ohio.