The community of Jackson County is mourning the death of Mayor Randy Heady, who passed away after battling cancer. Mayor Heady served the county since April 2018 and was recognized for his leadership and connection to the community.
According to WSMV, Governor Bill Lee and U.S. Representative John Rose have expressed their condolences following Mayor Randy Heady's passing. Rose said, "I hope you’ll join Chelsea and me in saying a prayer for the family of Randy Heady, who passed away following a battle with cancer. As Mayor of Jackson County, Randy truly led with a servant’s heart. He cared deeply about his community and all those who call it home. He was also a man of faith. This is a photo of Randy leading prayer at an event at celebrating the Cordell Hull Dam. It was an honor to get to work with him over the years and call him friend."
As reported by FOX17, Randy Heady, who was 61 years old at the time of his passing, had been battling colon cancer. His struggle with the illness became public knowledge through his Facebook updates, where Heady candidly shared his experiences with pain and his gratitude for prayers and support, even just days before his passing. Community peers and fellow civil servants have been openly sharing their condolences.
Local media and elected officials remember Mayor Heady as a pillar of the community and a man of faith, who served as a pastor at New Hope Baptist Church for 28 years. Governor Lee called Heady a dedicated pillar of the Gainsboro community, according to 3B Media News.
