Harold D. Heard, 75, of Madison, passed away on July 12, 2023 at his home in Madison, MS with his family and loved ones by his side. Harold was born on November 18, 1947 to Marion Berch and Colonia Hood Heard in Jackson, MS. He loved working on anything mechanical, especially cars and airplanes. Chief Master Sergeant Heard worked in aircraft maintenance where he worked on C-17 aircraft. He retired after 40 years of service in the US Air National Guard. While serving in the Air National Guard, Harold worked for the Jackson Fire Department and retired after 24 years with the city. In his time off, he enjoyed camping and boating with his family. He was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church. Harold is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon Planken Heard; daughter, Jodi Flurry (David); son, Kevin Heard; brother, M B Heard (Alice); sister-in-law, Mary Planken; grandchildren, Shelby Corcoran (Noah), Erin Hill (Tyler), Brett Roberts, Jonathan Bounds (Yuno), Luke Flurry, Allison Flurry, Ryan Flurry, Tyler Breland; 3 great grandchildren, and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and step daughter, Christy Lyn Roberts. Visitation will be held Friday, July 14, 2023, 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Natchez Trace Funeral Home and again Saturday from 10:00am until 11:00am. The funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, 11:00am in the funeral home chapel with interment to follow in Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors. Reverend Andy Stoddard will officiate. Pallbearers are Brett Roberts, Noah Corcoran, Tyler Hill, Nicholas Graham, Stewart Heard, and Stephen Heard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Airmen and Family Readiness Center of Mississippi. www.familyreliefms.com