Ned Franklin Heath

Ned Franklin Heath, 53, of Wylie, Texas passed away on August 26, 2021. His loss was sudden and his family and friends are shocked and deeply saddened.

Ned was born on September 16, 1967 to Ned and Mary Heath in Dallas, Texas. Ned attended Warren Travis White High School, Class of 1986. After graduation, Ned moved to Phoenix, AZ to study at Phoenix Institute of Technology.

Ned worked as a Senior Application Engineer at CyberOptics Corporation for the past 8 years. Before his time at CyberOptics he spent many years working with Juki Automation. Ned was very proud of his career, the many wonderful friends he made and that he had the opportunity to travel the world.

Ned was passionate about riding his Victory motorcycle and spending weekends fishing.

Ned was predeceased in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Becky Wolfe-Heath of Wylie, parents Ned and Mary Heath of Dallas, daughter Megan Heath of Dallas, grandchildren Samantha and Kyler, sister Dia Hatch of Tennessee, brother Tye Heath of Wylie, Nieces Rena Waits of New York and Rachael Baugus (Ben) of Dallas,

Anyone who knew Ned, knew that he was a great friend and always willing to lend a hand. His family and friends will miss him more than words can say.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception immediately after at Charles W. Smith and Sons Lavon located at 2343 Lake Rd. and Highway 78 in Lavon, TX 75166.