Ron Heller, 51, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2006. He was active in the State and National Soccer Association and served on local, state and national soccer boards. He also volunteered and coach handicapped children for the Arkansas Special Olympics.
He is survived by his wife and best friend Kathy Heller; son, Matthew Heller, both of North Little Rock; son, Sean Heller, of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, Robert Heller, of Arlington, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Parrish, of Benton and Kathy Heller, of Honolulu, Hawaii; and his mother-in-law, Mary Parrish, of North Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Sylvia Heller; stepmother, Mary Heller and brother, Rick Heller.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Special Olympics, 2115 Main St., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114 or Arkansas State Soccer Association, 1100 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood, Arkansas 72120.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Visit our online obituary and guest register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.