William Edward Heard, Jr., 58, of LaBelle, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015. William was born January 6, 1957 in Orange, Texas to William E. Heard and Gaye Nell Allen Heard Leger. He was a lifelong resident of LaBelle and had been employed as a roofing contractor. Survivors include his mother, Gay Nell Leger of LaBelle; four sisters, Nancy Cross of LaBelle, Mary Ruth Paul of Nederland, Darlene Vickers of LaBelle, Martha Nalley and husband George of Labelle. A graveside burial will be at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Burrell Cemetery in LaBelle.