SGT Joshua Charles Heck

Sergeant Joshua Charles Heck, age 33, of 8443 Chalk Hill Cove, Converse, TX, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 23, 2019, in Houston, TX. A native of Oconee County, SC, SGT Heck was the son of Charles C. and Pamela P. Heck of Seneca, SC. He will be remembered as a dedicated soldier, adventure seeker, and avid traveler. He was fiercely loyal and a loving son, brother and friend. He enjoyed meeting new people and making them feel as if they were family. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, Army family, and all who knew him. He enlisted in the United States Army on August 25, 2009 as a 25Q Multi-Channel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning in November 2009. In March 2010 he graduated from Advanced Individual Training at the 15th Signal Brigade at Fort Gordon. SGT Heck received his first duty assignment with Charlie Company, Army Expeditionary Signal Battalion, where he served as Multi-Channel Transmission Systems Operator Maintainer at Fort Bragg. He was later deployed to Iraq from May – December of 2011. in support of Operation New Dawn. Upon completion of his deployment, SGT Heck reclassed into military intelligence. He attended Advanced Individual Training at Goodfellow Airforce Base from March – October of 2014, where he was awarded the Military Occupation Specialty of 35N Signals Intelligence Analyst. Following this training, SGT Heck was assigned to Alpha Company, 707th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gordon, where he served as a SIGINT Analyst. On August 20, 2019, SGT Heck transferred to the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), where he served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Special Security Office. SGT Heck was a graduate of the Basic Leader Course, Analysis and Signals Intelligence Report Writing Course and the Digital Network Intelligence Gateway Course. His military decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon. In addition to his parents, SGT Heck is survived by a brother: CPT Christopher Heck and spouse, Samantha R. Heck of Fort Knox, KY; sister: Melissa H. Lumsden and spouse, LT Jacob D. Lumsden of Patuxent River, MD; and beloved dog: Sophie. A memorial service will be held on November 17, 2019, at 2:00 PM, at Davenport Funeral Home in West Union, SC. A military chaplain will officiate. For those in the military, dress uniforms are encouraged, but not required. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) or to a charity of your choosing.

SGT Joshua Charles Heck

June 11, 1986 - October 23, 2019