SUFFOLK, VA - Willard Francis Hedrick, age 84, entered through heavens gates September 5, 2014. Born on March 29, 1930, he was the son of the late George Francis Hedrick and Norine Hardey Hedrick. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffery Wayne Hedrick and one brother, Stuart Hedrick.
A devoted and loving husband and father, he is survived by his loving wife of sixty-four years, Jean; his daughters, Brenda Edwards and her husband, Tim of West Jefferson, NC; Donna Proctor and her husband, Button of Suffolk, VA and Tara Daniels and her husband David of Rocky Mount, NC and his son, Steven Hedrick and his wife, Nicki of Rocky Mount, NC. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Lisa, Chris, Stephanie, Brandon, Darrick, Cole, Vanessa and Alyson and his great grandchildren: Christa, Rachel, Katie, Hunter, Morgan, Dylan, Hailey, Isabel and Brody. Willard is survived by one sister, Gewan DeLaura of Long Beach, CA.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, September 8, 2014 from 1:30 pm to 3:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Michael Cloer and Pastor John Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 9/8, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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What great picture diary of Willard. I can not wait to share those with Grams (Gewan). May my family find comfort in each other’s Love during this time. With Love, Jennifer Felter (Great Cousin – Norine’s Daughter)