Damien Isaac Heater, 15, of Franklin, passed away Monday, October 1, 2012.

He is survived by his mother, Laura and step-father, Joe Deppe; his father, Michael and step-mother, Leslie Heater; three brothers, Justin Heater, Max and Lucas Deppe and two sisters, Thia Foster and Tesslyn Heater; paternal grandfather, Rudi Heater; paternal grandparents, Randy and Donna Wolfe; paternal great-grandmother, Norma Irons; step-grandparents, Walt and Judy Deppe and Mac and Emma Lou Bryant. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Ronald Harper and Peggy Deitz. Damien was an active member of the FHS Band (Sophomore, Baritone), Macon County 4-H and an avid reader. He enjoyed playing video and board games with his family, disc golf, cooking, playing racquetball and archery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the FHS Band, 100 Panther Drive, Franklin, NC 28734 or Book Harvest 5802 Brisbane Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. (www.bookharvestnc.org)

“Every page turned, Damien will be remembered. Always loved.”

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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