He was born on January 15, 1931 to the late David Hedrick and Vertie Lail Hedrick in Catawba County. Wade was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tami Hedrick.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sigmon Hedrick of the home; daughter, Debbie Little of Charlotte; granddaughters, Shayla Parker and husband Doug of Charlotte, Jamie Holleman and Eric Taylor of Hickory; grandson, Daniel Little and wife Jennifer of Conover; six great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Rathford of Bessemer City; brothers, Frank Hedrick and wife Pat of Conover, Joe Hedrick and wife Pat of Hickory, Hal Hedrick and Mary of Hickory; niece, Lisa Herman and husband Randy; four nieces and four nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Pastor Andrew Weisner will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 544.
Pallbearers include; Randy Herman, Daniel Little, Doug Parker, Eric Taylor, Kenny Little, and John Barger.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1686 6th Street SE, Hickory, NC 28602.
