William Edward Hearn, Jr. of Mesquite born May 6, 1927, passed away December 28, 2016.Preceded in death by parents,Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Hearn Sr.; 2 sons, Gary Hearn and David Hearn.Survived by wife of 51 years, Jean Hearn; daughter-in-law, Karen Hearn; grandchildren, Austin Hearn and Casey Hearn. Service will be 10:00AM Saturday December 31, 2016 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182.Visitation will be Saturday morning at New Hope 9AM -10AM.Interment to follow at Restland Memorial Park.