Adrian J. "Aj" Hedgpeth

Adrian J. "AJ" Hedgpeth passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Carla Hedgpeth (nee Frank); loving father of Austin Hedgpeth and step father of Paige Pollman; dear son of James and Patricia (nee Trull) Hedgpeth; dear brother of Sherry Hedgpeth; brother-in-law of Sharon Frank, Vicki Frank and Jake Frank; grandson of the late Duward A. and Dorothy Mae Trull, James A. and Mary J. Hedgpeth Sr.; nephew of the late Danny T. Hedgpeth. AJ was a dear friend to many.

Funeral service will be held Friday, February 26, 2016, 11:00 am at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral, 1081 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold, MO. Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 4-8 pm.

This was written by Jessica Hedgpeth to show love and honor for our AJ.

AJ was born on June 6th 1971 and passed on February 20th 2016 a day we will never forget. He had made peace with his life and passed as a happy man because he was celebrating that night about a new chapter that him and his wife was going to start. Thank you to all family and friends who made this happen.

Everyone here knows the kind of person AJ was. I don't need to tell you he was the life of the party. His smile would light up any room. His tattoos were awesome and his prize possessions. He wouldn't take crap from anyone. He seemed invincible.

One of my favorite things about AJ was how protective he was of the people he loved an especially how protective he was of me, his cousin. The first time I took my boyfriend Johnny to AJ's house to meet the family, he was also introduced to AJ's guns. I guess that worked out because we're engaged now.

My family is definitely missing a major piece of our puzzle. As far back as I can remember, I have always looked up to him and could count on AJ. I thought he was the coolest. Now, seeing how many lives he has touched, I am for sure now he's the coolest.

I do have something I'd like to ask everyone, Please do AJ one last favor. All of your lives will go back to normal, BUT not my families, Uncle Jim, Aunt Pat, and Sherry, the pride and joy of his life his son AUSTIN, step daughter Paige, the entire Hedgpeth family, aunts, uncles, cousins, myself, Carla and her family, Austins mother Tam and her family, and his best friends Mark and Chris now have the rest of their lives, holidays, family gatherings, and so much more to handle without him after the dust settles.

AJ needs all of us to take care of each other and not let go. He needs us to do whatever we can to help his Mom, dad, SON, daughter, and wife. It will take love and support from all of you to even begin to fill the void AJ is leaving behind because no one will ever be able to fill his shoes. Please check on them often. We will need it.

Thank you this has been a real struggle and always will be so don't let us push you away because we are so deeply hurt. Be a constant reminder that you love AJ as well and give us a helping hand or even just a hug. We thank everyone for loving him because he deserved it...

This is all I can say so please don't give up on us for AJ's sake and most importantly NEVER FORGET AJ....

RIP to one of greatest..