Robert Wilson Hedgepeth
May 19, 1947 ~ December 13, 2023
ROCKY MOUNT – Robert Wilson Hedgepeth (Bob), age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born in Greene County, NC on May 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Herman Lee and Llewellyn Harris Hedgepeth. He was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers-in-law Elma and Wilbur Bowen, Margaret and Larry Jones, and brother and sister-in-law B.F. and Linnie Rae Hedgepeth.
In 1988 Bob purchased a small tax and accounting business. Over the years the business has grown to encompass 2 offices in Rocky Mount and Kenly and is a close-knit family business that he was very proud of. He thoroughly enjoyed serving the community in this capacity for over 35 years. Bob was well respected in the community for his honesty and impartiality in his business practices.Bob was best known as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses having been an active member since his baptism in 1959 at the age of 12. He enjoyed teaching others the Bible and took advantage of every opportunity to comfort and help others from the Scriptures even throughout his illness. His family and his worship of Jehovah God were the two most important things in his life.
Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn Hedgepeth, a son Richard Paul Hedgepeth (wife Denise), a daughter Melissa Ramirez (husband Luis), one grandson Robert Parker Ramirez and numerous nieces and nephews and special friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 4:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1830 Old Mill Rd, Rocky Mount, NC. You may also join virtually through Zoom using Meeting ID 898 3247 8543 and Passcode: 422422.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Carolyn,
I am sorry dearvto hear of your loss and send my condolences. I know that Terrilee would also send you her love and wishes along side of mine for your enduring your grief and loss. May God bless you and give you strength always.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss….Bob was so generous with all of us. We will never forget him. He was loved like family
Bob was a very kind and very lovely will be miss and Jehovah be with the family in this sad time love the foots family
Had fantastic ride with Elvis Presley on the radio, Bob, me and Sis Baxley to seldom worked territory in Cadillac, doesn’t get any better than that! I loved Bob. Great brother to me.
I write this with a heavy heart. I have known Bobby and his family for as long as I can remember. My family moved to Rocky Mount in 1966 and Bobby and Carolyn were part of the Rose Street Kingdom Hall. I remember sitting in Bobby’s lap during our weekly congregation Bible study. As I grew up and Paul was born, I thought he was my baby so I would try to carry him around on my hip until my momma told me to stop dragging him around because he was getting so big that his legs were dragging the ground. Bobby had a way of teaching Bible truths that made it seem so simple to understand and remember. I loved when he had a part on the program. He was always special to me, and Robert came to know and love him too. We will dearly miss him but know he is only sleeping and when he wakes up along with all our dear loved ones he will be rested and restored with perfect health. May Jehovah continue to comfort your family during your difficult days ahead. We love you all. Karen and Robert Edwards
We are so saddened by Bobby’s passing but grateful he is not in pain. We look forward to reading of his resurrection notice and giving him big bear hugs.
A couple memories stand out with Bobby. First, when I was pregnant with Rylee we were very new to NC. E knew no one. Melissa befriended Kalika and y’all accepted us as family. Y’all were in cahoots taking us out to lunch so the kids could set up a beautiful baby shower in your home. It meant more to us than y’all could imagine!
This other memory always makes me laugh. Bobby was doing a question and answer part on the meeting. He came up to us before the meeting and told us he was giving a part especially for Kalika and I. We were intrigued.
The meeting part was on proper pronunciation. Saying “Jehovah” not “Geehover” etc. He always teased us about saying “Hoose” instead of “House”.
Bobby’s sense of humor and infectious smile will be missed until Jehovah awakens him from his “nap.” Bobby is already as good as in Paradise.
Much love to you all. I know he has left a gaping hole in y’all’s life. Never forget, his first question will be, “Where is my family?”
Never give up in doing what is fine. Never forget Jehovah is holding your right hand and offering you peace of mind and heart. Never forget we love you and are always here for you. ♥️❤️🩹♥️
Bob was our accountant for many years. He was always kind and willing to offer guidance. We will truly miss him! Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob’s friends and family during this difficult time. – Shelley & Sabrina
Deepest sympathies from Black Enterprises, C&S Adult Care, and P&C Adult Care family. Bob was one of a kind and will truly be missed!!
I was so sad to hear about Bob’s passing. He was a big help to Vickie and me as I started my second career. He will be greatly missed.
Mike Pollard
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My Uncle Bobby was dearly loved by his sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, parents, and of course Aunt Carolyn, Paul, Melissa, and Parker. I always knew when he was coming to visit because grandmama would always make his and Paul’s favorite foods.
I am fortunate to have been born into the Hedgepeth family as I always have known Jehovah and his promises of a resurrection. I have so many memories of our visits and conversations throughout my life. One is when my mom, Margaret Hedgepeth Jones, had just received her cancer diagnosis and was in the hospital after two major surgeries. Her little brother came in the room with a big white stuffed bear! I never saw my strong mother act more thrilled over anything as she did that stuffed animal. Uncle Bobby knew just the right thing.to do. When both of our parents had passed he had my sisters and I over for a meal. Afterwards he told us that now that we did not have our parents to go to whenever we needed to that he would be that person for us. He was there if we ever needed anything. It touched my heart that he loved us girls that much. He knew how it felt to no longer have a parent. We always have Jehovah, our heavenly father to go to in times of happiness and sorrow. He is who we turn to at this time as a family for love and comfort. Uncle Bobby is in Jehovah’s memory and is still alive to him. Soon Jehovah will call him back along with others among them will be my grandparents, aunts and uncles, and parents. That is what Uncle Bobby looked forward too as do we all. Until then I will cherish memories of them all. I have so many memories of my Uncle Bobby. He was kind, gentle, generous, humorous, stubborn, tenacious, a man of great spirituality and faith. It won’t be long until we can share a meal, laughter, and memories again. I love you!
Our family move to NC years ago. Not knowing much of anyone in the area, we never forget Bob welcoming us with such warmth and heartfelt affection!! One thing that stood out to us as a family was that every time he was assigned to give a part, a reading or just give a comment at the meeting we just wanted more!! His love for Jehovah, for the friends and for those he served in the community made him papa ‘Bob’ to us 😢.
We know this is just a little pause for now. We are so thankful he’s no longer suffering nor in pain. Can’t wait to see the young and happy Bob again!
Our entire family sends the Hedgepeth family our heartfelt condolences!! We love you all! Thank you allowing us to be part of the family and friends!
The Echevarria’s
Sorry for loss. Prayers for your family.
A memorial service slideshow of Bob’s life shared on behalf of his family.
Bob was one of a kind. He was much loved by all that knew him. He was generous of heart and enjoyed making others happy. He was a spiritual man and we are assured that he is Jehovah’s memory. We will miss him but look forward to seeing him again. Our sincere condolences, Odalys & David Santiago
The family of Stop and Shop would like to thank Robert Hedgepeth for all acts of kindness shown towards us. We will be praying for the family.
Bob was my uncle but more like my brother as we were only 8 year’s apart. We grew up together. My heart is empty as I can not begin to even think of life without him. I also worked in the family business with him for 11 years. He was my mentor my person to go to when I needed to talk or to help me with my problems. We had fun times growing up, some like real brothers and sisters teasing each other but always when needed stood up for each other. He always went on vacation with us. We were true southern kids, no matter where we went out to eat we always ordered a hamburger and chocolate milk! So one vacation we went to Washington DC. My parents wanted Chinese food fortunately for me and Bob they had American food so needless to say we ordered a hamburger and chocolate milk. The funny thing when they brought my parents food in silver covered dishes they also brought mine and Bob’s hamburger in a silver covered dish. We thought it was so cool. We had so many wonderful memories. Then when he married Carolyn i did so many things with them. So much fun. And then came Paul and Melissa and our family was so complete and we were always together. Either a trip to the beach or to the mountains . Now a piece of our family is missing. I loved him so much! I know he is in Jehovah’s memory. I live for the day to see him again. My heart is with Carolyn, Paul, Melissa and Parker. I love you all so much.
Love,
Debrah Bowen Hild
My husband, my one and only love. He swept me off my Feet the first time I met him. It was at an Assembly in Rocky Mount at the Armory Building. He had a part on the Assembly and he did so well, I told Phil Searcy Jr. That I wanted to meet him and Phil told me he was one of his best friends, so sure enough, Bobby can up after the program and I met him. The next morning when I came back for the Saturday session he was waiting at the door for me and wanted to set with me and I did. Great day. Our time started there and was very simple letter writing because we were so young, but continued until he was 17 years old and he was allowed to come see me some. I am now in waiting to meet him at door of the New World that Jehovah God has promised us hoping Jehovah will let me have him back. We have two wonderful kids, Paul and his wife Denise, and Melissa and her husband Luis and our wonderful grandson Parker just waiting to be with him again forever. Love to all who loved Bobby, his wife Carolyn Baxley Hedgepeth