George E. Heffner Explained

George E. Heffner
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1975
Term End:1978
State Delegate2:Maryland
Term Start2:1973
Term End2:1974
Alongside2:Louis E. Einschutz and William Rush
Birth Date:18 March 1923
Birth Place:Fullerton, Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Kingsville, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Gardens of Faith Cemetery
Rosedale, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse:Evelyn Ashley

George E. Heffner (March 18, 1923 – October 8, 2008) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 6 from 1973 to 1974 and District 9 from 1975 to 1978.

Early life

George E. Heffner was born on March 18, 1923, in Fullerton, Baltimore County, Maryland. He attended St. Joseph, a parochial school in Baltimore County. He left school to support his family after his father died.[1] [2]

Career

Heffner served in the United States Navy as a mechanic during World War II. He worked as a trial magistrate from 1963 to 1967. He was chief license inspector in Baltimore County from 1967 to 1969 and served as police magistrate in Rosedale, Maryland, from 1969 to 1972.[1] [2] He owned Putty Hill Garage and Towing for a number of years and sold it to his cousin in the 1970s.[2]

Heffner was a Democrat. In 1973, Heffner was appointed as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 6, following the resignation of William T. Evans. He represented District 6 until 1974.[3] He represented District 9 in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1975 to 1978.[4]

Heffner was a champion of the Free State Stock Racing Association in 1953, 1954 and 1955.[1] [2]

Personal life

Heffner married Evelyn Ashley. He had one stepson, Carl Wayne DeHaven Jr. Heffner died on October 8, 2008, in Kingsville, Maryland. He was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Rosedale.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George E. Heffner . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2014-01-09 . 2023-03-04.
  2. News: George E. Heffner, delegate, police magistrate . 2008-10-13 . . 2023-03-04.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Baltimore County (1790-1966) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2012-05-24 . 2023-03-04.
  4. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975-1990) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-04.