James R. Hedrick

James R. Hedrick, 83, of Huntington passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Mt. Etna Methodist Church. He was co-owner of Mt. Etna Saw Mill; he owned College Castle Motel in Greencastle and Hedrick’s Burger Dairy Stores in Huntington. He also worked with his son and daughter at Hedrick’s Eagle Excavating. He enjoyed sports; he coached Little League Baseball all his life. He enjoyed spending time with family and encouraging his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

James was born on July 22, 1929 in Banquo, the son of Edkar and Bertha (King) Hedrick.

He was united in marriage to Patricia Cross on May 6, 1950. His wife survives.

Additional survivors include a daughter: Pam (David) Thrift of Warren; an honorary son: James (Camille) Cross of Kendallville; a sister: Jean (Doyle) Paul of Andrews; two daughters-in-law: Margie Hedrick of Huntington; Donna Hedrick of Huntington; a son-in-law: Mike Fisher of Huntington; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son: Greg Hedrick; a daughter: Cindy Fisher; a granddaughter: Shelly Cross; a brother: Robert Hedrick and three sisters: Rheva Parrett, Edna Mae Archbold and DeVon Brown.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 31, 2012 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Gerald O. Moreland officiating.

Memorial donations may be made out to P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) or to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, both in care of Myers Funeral Home 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.