John Carl Heim, Jr.
August 21, 1935 ~ January 8, 2026
Born in: Grand Haven, MI
Resided in: Rocky Mount, NC
John Carl Heim Jr, of Grand Haven, Michigan, stepped into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 8, 2026. John was born on August 21, 1935, to the late John Carl Heim and Monica Pauline Kerpinski Heim in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
John’s life was characterized by faithfulness. He was married to the love of his life, Sharon Lynn Borrink, for 65 years until Sharon’s passing to glory. John proudly served the US Navy aboard the USS Lloyd Thomas from 1954 to 1956. Following honorable discharge from the Navy, he joined General Motors as a tool and die maker where he faithfully worked for over 30 years. But the pivotal point in John’s life came when, by faith, he placed his trust in Jesus to be his Savior and Lord. John was faithful to his Lord, his family, his church, his service, and his country.
John was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Monica Heim and his precious wife, Sharon Heim. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Shattuck; son, John (Jack) Heim, III and his wife, Joy; son-in-law, Bill Shattuck; his 6 grandchildren, Joshua Shattuck, Jana Borrink, Stephen Shattuck, Monica Shattuck, Abigail Dixon and John Heim, IV; his 10 great grandchildren; siblings, Walt Heim and Ruth Lubbers; and many dear extended family members.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Sue, Jack and your famies,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. John and Sharon were such a blessing in our lives. It was an honor to serve with them at Robinson. We look forward to a great reunion in glory.
Pastor Tim & Mary Beth Brondyke
Sue and Jack,
We are sorry for your loss. I remember your parents buying the land on 104th Ave. in Grand Haven, MI. What wonderful neighbors they were! I also remember babysitting the two of you. Prayers for you both and your families.
Craig and Margaret (Szymas) Zysk
Grand Haven, MI
Sue and Jack, so very sorry about you dad, you will be in my prayers.
Sue, Jack and your families. I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I have so many great memories of him and Sharon as well as the both of you. You all were a big part of our lives growing up. From church to babysitting to snowmobiling. He was the one that told me very early on, that snowmobiles were meant to go fast, so hold that throttle down kid. Which after that I rode them fast and with out fear. I can honestly say that he was the person that started my “need for speed”. Which is still true to this day.I’ll never forget the kind words he said at my mom’s celebration of life. The story he told about her made everyone laugh, but also showed just how much my mom meant to them. For that I will always be grateful. I will keep your families in my prayers for strength and comfort.
my Big Brother Thats what I called him What a great brother he was too !! I cetainly will miss ,our phone calls mostly about cars , we had a lotta good times over the years . Will miss him a lot!
When John was on the deacon board at Lakeshore Baptist Church in Grand Haven he was assigned to Building and Ground. I appreciated his help, and I enjoyed the time we rode together to Voss Lighting in Grand Rapids in his corvette.