Funeral services for J. B. Heckford, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Pastor Jeff Lee and Pastor Jerry Salisbury will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.J.B. was born June 13, 1924 in Huttig, AR and passed away May 19, 2016 in West Monroe, LA. He loved his family, loved talking to people, and loved to garden. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Claudine and a grandson, Chad.Mr. Heckford is survived by his son, Jessie and wife, Gay; grandchildren, Kandy and husband, Bubba Mullins, Tammy and husband, Jeff Lee; 5 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.