Lonnie Lee Hearn, surrounded by his family, passed away from complications from dementia at his home in Elkton Md. on July 24, 2025. Lonnie was born on July 31, 1944 in Salisbury. He was the son of Grover and Frances Hearn of Laurel. Lonnie attended Laurel High School where he met and married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia Lynn Elliott, a love that would last for more than 70 years.
After graduation, Lonnie moved to Chicago, Ill. to attend DeVry University where he graduated top of his class with a certificate in electronics. He would go on to become the director of media services at the University of Delaware, retiring after 43 years. Lonnie is preceded in death by his son Eric, father Grover, mother Frances, sister Iris, brother Terry and aunt Helen Ruth. Lonnie leaves behind the mother of his children Patricia Hearn; daughter Lisa, son Lonnie Michael and daughter Elizabeth (Donnie); grandchildren Taylor (Ben), Damian (Taylor) Daniel and Sarah (Ryan); great grandchildren Amethyst, Arlo, Tristan, Deja, Jada, Alexis and Stephen; his brother Gary (Linda) and sister-in-law Lucinda along with several nieces and nephews.
Lonnie’s family would also like to acknowledge Dennis Williams for his enduring friendship and support during the best and worst of times. Public viewing will begin at 10 a.m., followed by funeral services on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Daniel’s & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N Broad St. in Middletown. Graveside service will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery, 428 Port Penn Rd. in Middletown.