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     Robert G. Hedrick, age 79, 2926 West 550 South, Huntington, died at 12:40 a.m., Friday (June 17, 2005) at his home.

     Mr. Hedrick was a self-employed carpenter and co-owner of the Mt. Etna Sawmill since 1946, retiring in 1983.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Horse Shoe Club of Huntington and Avon, FL.  A lifetime resident of Huntington County, Mr. Hedrick graduated from Monument City High School in 1943.  In March of 1945, he entered the United States Army serving his country until his honorable discharge in November of 1946.

     Mr. Hedrick was born in Huntington County on October 25, 1925, a son of Jonah Edkar and Bertha (King) Hedrick.  He married Mildred Aufdenkampe on July 31, 1948 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Huntington.   

     Survivors include his wife of 57 years – Millie Hedrick of Huntington; 1 son – Tim (Traci) Hedrick of Huntington; 2 daughters – Mrs. Steve (Ann) Freds of Huntington, Mrs. Jeff (Jo) Paul of Huntington; daughter-in-law – Julie Hedrick; 1 brother – Jim (Pat) Hedrick of Huntington; 2 sisters – Mrs. Vaughn (Mae) Archbold of Huntington and Mrs. Doyle (Jean) Paul of Huntington; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  A son – Phil Hedrick, and sisters – Rheva Parrott and Devon Brown, preceded him in death.

     Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 pm Sunday (June 19, 2005) at Bailey-Love Mortuary where the rosary will be held at 5:30 pm.  A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Monday (June 20, 2005) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 903 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington with Father Gary Sigler officiating.  Burial will be in Gardens of Memory, Huntington County, with military graveside services being conducted by the V. F. W. Post #2689.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Robert Hedrick, may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN  46750.       

     You may e-mail condolences to the family at:  baileylove@sbcglobal.net

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