February 1, 1938—July 28, 2022
Charles Heaton, also known as the “Auburn Santa”.
By Amber Quayle
Charles Heaton, also known as the “Auburn Santa,” was born in Georgiana, Ala. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Ala. and earned a degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University. He is survived by the love of his life, Joellynn; son, Charles E. (Chuck) Heaton Jr. ’88 and wife, Debby; daughter, Jill Thomas ’90 and husband, Mark; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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From the mound to the mountain, Blake Gordon ’03 has captured life on the edge.
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From Auburn’s campus to the world’s most advanced warships, Emily Curran ’10 has never forgotten where she found her footing.
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A fashion emergency and a social media surge helped Kayla Jones ’18 launch her brand Women With Ballz.