PRECEDED: He was preceded by his mother Peggy Dobi; and a brother Steve.

SURVIVED: He is survived by his loving wife Barabara of the home, his father LeRoy Hedgecock and his wife June of Momence, Ill; two daughters ChiAnn Hedgecock of Walnut, Ill, and Cara Hedgecock of St. Anne, Ill; three brothers Greg, Doug, and Tim Hedgecock; five step brothers Mike, Steve, David, Dennis, and Jeff Hiller; and 13 grandchildren.

SERVICES: A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

MEMORIALS: Blumenthal Cancer Center, 201 E. Grover St., Shelby, NC  28150

FUNERAL HOME:    Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby

ONLINE CONDOLENCES: www.claybarnette.com