- Date Of Birth: August 8, 1946
- Date Of Death: March 30, 2020
- State: North Carolina
Michael Ward Heintz, 73, was called to Heaven on March 30, 2020 following a
brief battle with cancer. He was born on August 8, 1946 in Sumter, SC to
the late EN “Gabe” Heintz and Elmere Lunsford Heintz, of Statesville. A
graduate of Celeste Henkel High School, he was a lifetime and active member
of Beulah Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School director,
teacher, and deacon. He was a veteran of the US Army. His love of cars and
racing led him to start Heintz Brothers Automotive with his brother, Steve,
in the mid-70s, where he worked until his death. He and Steve were inducted
into the NC Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 2013. He was well known for his
knowledge in engine building and his expertise in the field. Mike was a
humble man of integrity that never met a stranger and prided himself in
always helping others and doing things the right way. He loved his
community and church and was forever willing to serve where needed. He
coached area youth in basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer, well
beyond the years his own children were active in the sports. He served on
the Iredell County Recreation Advisory Committee for over 17 years and
coached varsity soccer at West Iredell High School for 6 years. Drawing on
his early experience as a brick mason, he helped build the baseball stadium
stands at West as well as expanded the present soccer practice field, which
bears his name.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cynthia Sloan Heintz, of
Statesville; children, Jennifer Heintz (Shann Rushing) of Raleigh and David
Heintz of Statesville; grandchildren, Jackson and Sloane Attride and Colin
and Caroline Rushing, all of Raleigh; brother, Steve (Shirley);
sister-in-law, Linda Armstrong; nephews, Scott Heintz, Tony Armstrong
(Jenny), Greg Armstrong (Gina); nieces, Stephanie Wood (Richard) and Sarah
Morrow (Phillip); and 12 great nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his brother in law, Ted Armstrong, and
his parents in law, Elree and Grace Sherrill Sloan.
Thursday, April 2, 2020.
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