Hal Heagy will serve as Oakwood Cemetery's new sexton beginning Monday.
Heagy, 46, replaces former sexton Duane Ronk, who died earlier this year.
Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins appointed Heagy during the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents meeting July 5.Heagy was born and raised in Warsaw. He has lived next to the cemetery at 628 N. Grant St. for 21 years.
"Living next to the cemetery has allowed me to see how the cemetery is kept and how it has grown," Heagy said.
Heagy said he looks forward to working with cemetery employees and the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents.
He will be responsible for the cemetery's maintenance.
He said he has been a contractor for 20 years designing homes, and has experience working with budgets.
"I love working with people and look forward to assisting them with their needs," Heagy said.
He is married to Geri, and they have two daughters.
He is a junior high youth leader at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, and has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
