Jon Wayne “Jonco” Heacock, 73, of Arnold died Dec. 28, 2021, in St. Louis County. Mr. Heacock and his wife owned a series of small grocery stores in St. Louis City for 40 years. They enjoyed traveling together, visiting 48 states and going on an Alaska cruise for their 50th anniversary. He had a passion for technology and enjoyed building websites and maintaining a blog with thousands of followers worldwide. He was extremely creative, smart, witty, and loved being behind a camera or microphone. He was a storyteller, a eulogy giver, a trivia master, a foster parent, a pro shopper, a videographer, a movie lover and movie maker, a magic enthusiast, an Elvis fan, a dinner group member, a photo-bomber, a drone pilot, an athletic supporter, a teacher, a learner, an inventor, a thinker and a consumer of all parts of life. He loved adventure; flying, skydiving, hot air balloon riding, scuba diving, motorcycling, and driving his Tesla. Above all, he was a humorist – he looked for the funny in everyday life. He was a father figure and mentor to many, always willing to lend an ear. He enjoyed getting together with family and playing games, and loved his dog, Buster. He was born July 24, 1948, in St. Louis, the son of the late Benjamin and Ruth Heacock.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Pat Heacock; a son: Dave (Staci Sorber) Heacock of St. Charles County; a daughter: Kris (Seth IV) Otto of Barnhart; a brother: Paul (Janis) Heacock of Olathe, Kan.; a sister-in-law: Gail (Mike) Krato of St. Louis; four grandchildren: Renly (Melanie Brady) Otto, Seth (Sarah) Otto V, Vince (Mady) Heacock, and Logan (Joe Dandridge) Heacock; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by two nieces: Melissa Heacock and Renee Krato; and a granddaughter: Samantha Otto.
Memorials may be made to a local charity of the donor’s choice. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of St. Louis Cremation.