Uncle Charlie was the best Uncle I ever had. He was a kind and patient man with a constant story. He was the salt of the earth. I love him for what he was and how he treated people. He was honest and caring. He always treated me like I mattered, like I wasn't just a kid in the room. He had a special light in his spirit and he tried to share that spirit with everyone he came across. He will be eternally missed by me. I wish I had been able to be with him for more of my life.

- Roger H Stewart, Riverview, FL

Please forgive me for intruding upon your grief, but my father was Joe Hearne born Joseph Hearn whose parents left him with his aunt Mary Mehrtens Jenkins to raise. Daddy and his parents were born in Savannah, as was I and my sisters. Is there any chance we're related? Daddy's parents had more children after they moved to New Jersey, but I never met them. Please accept my condolences on your loss. Mr. Hearn must have been a wonderful man. I know you must miss him terribly. My father died in 1977.

- Janet Hearne, Johnson City, TN

Celeste & Family, Bob & I would like to express our sympathy for your loss. I will always cherish the shrimp deveiner your Dad gave to me when he came over to eat bolied crabs. By the way he's the only one who has ever been able to out eat me at the crab table. We love you Celeste & will keep you in our prayers. With our Love, Bob & Wanda

- Wanda hanneman, Savannah, GA

My heart goes out to you all,Charles, Patricia, Tony, Celeste and Denise. Your father was the best.I loved talking to him.He always had the best stories to tell and was a generous, loving person.

- Mary Ann Pridgen, Savannah, GA

Dear Hearn Cousins, What a great man your dad or my 'Uncle Charlie' was. He was always happy and brought joy to so many people. His list of activities and accomplishments show what a giving heart he had. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could be there, but hope to visit you all in Savannah soon! Love, Sherlyn

- Sherlyn Waghalter, Pensacola Beach, FL

I was deeply saddened to see the obit notice today of your dad's passing. I remember him well, and growing up with you guys was even more memorable with him around. My prayers are with all of you and the rest of the family. Bucky Bryant

- Bucky Bryant, savannah, GA

Charlie-you will be sorely missed by all, but your memories will never be forgotten. My condolences goes out to all the family members.

- Jim Brunton, Savannah, GA

Knowing Mr. Charlie all of my life was such a blessing to me..anytime I saw Mr. Charlie no matter where..he always had a memory to share with me of my parents..My thoughts and prayers are with the children and family of Mr. Charlie..Love,

- Jenniee Henry, Savannah, GA

to charlie,celeste and denise... I was very sorry to hear about your dads death. charlie sr. was a hellava man,and a good friend.I never heard him speak an angry word to anyone in my life.Im sorry I wont be able to attend the funeral but know that my prayers and wishes are with you all.Im sorry we lost contact thru the years. you are all good people and a product of your father. God bless and best wishes for you all..the world is a lesser place without charlie sr.

- sammy page, savannah, GA

To all the Family.Mr.Charlie was a special friend of mine and he truly was a daily example of the 'Greatest Generation'.You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.

- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA

To The Family of Charlie Hearn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Charlie was a special person and he will be greatly missed. Michael & Carol Kilpatrick

- Michael Kilpatrick, Sr., Savannah, GA

I have fond memories of being at the Hearn's house when we were young. Especially when your dad would show me his boxing stance. He was a man whom it was an honor to have known. My prayers are with you through grieving time.

- Mike Swinford, Savannah, GA

One Hell of a Man! Charlie was truly one of the greatest Veterans in the State of Georgia. My condolences to the family. Commander Post 135

- Bob Letcher, Savannah, GA

Charlie, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Doug Burford, Tybee Island, GA

Charlie was a very special man and veteran. He was always the little man that was always there and you could count on to rally the troops. He epitomized America's 'greatest generation', he was vocal in all things dealing with the veterans and was always supportive of all veterans organizations. Seeing Charlie there at all the events I attended with the veterans always put a smile on my face. I knew the day was going to be good, he always had a smile on his face. He loved interacting with the kids and making sure that our great nation never forgot what he and his generation did for all of us. I am for one eternally greatful for his service and sacrifice for my freedom. Charlie will be sorely missed by myself and all the members of the U.S. 3rd Division Living History Company. He is a prime reason we do what we do everyday.. keeping memories such as Charlies, alive for the world to always remember. Very Respectfully, Sgt. J.F. Dunigan, III U.S. 3rd Division LHC

- Sgt. J. F. Dunigan, III, Savannah, GA

Charlie was an extraordinary individual who was loved, respected, and cherised by the entire Thomas Family. His many stories of growing up with my Father and Uncles will always be cherised by me and I can not believe that all of them are now in Heaven sharing the stories of their youth growing up in Savannah in the 1920's/30's, their war years together, the railroading stories, and of course all the ins and outs of 80 years together. His endearing smile and genuine charm was always a welcomed reprieve from an often crazy world. When my Father died, Charlie was one of the first to call and his talks with me and stories will never be forgotten. I think back fondly to talking with Charlie at the Veterans meeting in October and we laughed until we cried. Little did I know then that God would call his Savannah son home but I rest comfortably tonight knowing that Charlie - his beloved wife and all his friends are together again - riding the clouds with angels as guides.

- Alderman Tony Thomas, Savannah, GA

Uncle Charlie was the best Uncle I ever had. He was a kind and patient man with a constant story. He was the salt of the earth. I love him for what he was and how he treated people. He was honest and caring. He always treated me like I mattered, like I wasn't just a kid in the room. He had a special light in his spirit and he tried to share that spirit with everyone he came across. He will be eternally missed by me. I wish I had been able to be with him for more of my life.

- Roger H Stewart, Riverview, FL

Please forgive me for intruding upon your grief, but my father was Joe Hearne born Joseph Hearn whose parents left him with his aunt Mary Mehrtens Jenkins to raise. Daddy and his parents were born in Savannah, as was I and my sisters. Is there any chance we're related? Daddy's parents had more children after they moved to New Jersey, but I never met them. Please accept my condolences on your loss. Mr. Hearn must have been a wonderful man. I know you must miss him terribly. My father died in 1977.

- Janet Hearne, Johnson City, TN

Celeste & Family, Bob & I would like to express our sympathy for your loss. I will always cherish the shrimp deveiner your Dad gave to me when he came over to eat bolied crabs. By the way he's the only one who has ever been able to out eat me at the crab table. We love you Celeste & will keep you in our prayers. With our Love, Bob & Wanda

- Wanda hanneman, Savannah, GA

My heart goes out to you all,Charles, Patricia, Tony, Celeste and Denise. Your father was the best.I loved talking to him.He always had the best stories to tell and was a generous, loving person.

- Mary Ann Pridgen, Savannah, GA

Dear Hearn Cousins, What a great man your dad or my 'Uncle Charlie' was. He was always happy and brought joy to so many people. His list of activities and accomplishments show what a giving heart he had. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could be there, but hope to visit you all in Savannah soon! Love, Sherlyn

- Sherlyn Waghalter, Pensacola Beach, FL

I was deeply saddened to see the obit notice today of your dad's passing. I remember him well, and growing up with you guys was even more memorable with him around. My prayers are with all of you and the rest of the family. Bucky Bryant

- Bucky Bryant, savannah, GA

Charlie-you will be sorely missed by all, but your memories will never be forgotten. My condolences goes out to all the family members.

- Jim Brunton, Savannah, GA

Knowing Mr. Charlie all of my life was such a blessing to me..anytime I saw Mr. Charlie no matter where..he always had a memory to share with me of my parents..My thoughts and prayers are with the children and family of Mr. Charlie..Love,

- Jenniee Henry, Savannah, GA

to charlie,celeste and denise... I was very sorry to hear about your dads death. charlie sr. was a hellava man,and a good friend.I never heard him speak an angry word to anyone in my life.Im sorry I wont be able to attend the funeral but know that my prayers and wishes are with you all.Im sorry we lost contact thru the years. you are all good people and a product of your father. God bless and best wishes for you all..the world is a lesser place without charlie sr.

- sammy page, savannah, GA

To all the Family.Mr.Charlie was a special friend of mine and he truly was a daily example of the 'Greatest Generation'.You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.

- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA

To The Family of Charlie Hearn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Charlie was a special person and he will be greatly missed. Michael & Carol Kilpatrick

- Michael Kilpatrick, Sr., Savannah, GA

I have fond memories of being at the Hearn's house when we were young. Especially when your dad would show me his boxing stance. He was a man whom it was an honor to have known. My prayers are with you through grieving time.

- Mike Swinford, Savannah, GA

One Hell of a Man! Charlie was truly one of the greatest Veterans in the State of Georgia. My condolences to the family. Commander Post 135

- Bob Letcher, Savannah, GA

Charlie, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Doug Burford, Tybee Island, GA

Charlie was a very special man and veteran. He was always the little man that was always there and you could count on to rally the troops. He epitomized America's 'greatest generation', he was vocal in all things dealing with the veterans and was always supportive of all veterans organizations. Seeing Charlie there at all the events I attended with the veterans always put a smile on my face. I knew the day was going to be good, he always had a smile on his face. He loved interacting with the kids and making sure that our great nation never forgot what he and his generation did for all of us. I am for one eternally greatful for his service and sacrifice for my freedom. Charlie will be sorely missed by myself and all the members of the U.S. 3rd Division Living History Company. He is a prime reason we do what we do everyday.. keeping memories such as Charlies, alive for the world to always remember. Very Respectfully, Sgt. J.F. Dunigan, III U.S. 3rd Division LHC

- Sgt. J. F. Dunigan, III, Savannah, GA

Charlie was an extraordinary individual who was loved, respected, and cherised by the entire Thomas Family. His many stories of growing up with my Father and Uncles will always be cherised by me and I can not believe that all of them are now in Heaven sharing the stories of their youth growing up in Savannah in the 1920's/30's, their war years together, the railroading stories, and of course all the ins and outs of 80 years together. His endearing smile and genuine charm was always a welcomed reprieve from an often crazy world. When my Father died, Charlie was one of the first to call and his talks with me and stories will never be forgotten. I think back fondly to talking with Charlie at the Veterans meeting in October and we laughed until we cried. Little did I know then that God would call his Savannah son home but I rest comfortably tonight knowing that Charlie - his beloved wife and all his friends are together again - riding the clouds with angels as guides.

- Alderman Tony Thomas, Savannah, GA