Roy Benjamin Hedgepeth, born in January, 1930 to Walter Wells Hedgepeth and Bettie Elizabeth Williams went home to Jesus on the night of June 17th with his family by his side. Proceeded in death by both parents, his brothers Marvin Hedgepeth, Billy W. Hedgepeth, sisters Pauline Hedgepeth, Margie Hedgepeth Williams and Doris Hedgepeth.
Survived by his wife, Hazel L Hedgepeth of Ohio, son Roy C. Hedgepeth and his wife Lynn, daughter Louise Hedgepeth Pittman and her husband Tommy, 3 Grandchildren, Nicholas and his wife Amanda, Amber Worthington and her husband Taylor and Rodney Hedgepeth. 3 Great-Grandchildren. Abbey Hedgepeth, Avery Hedgepeth and Colt Worthington.
Roy B. Hedgepeth was a man who loved his family and especially enjoyed his grand and great-grandchildren. Most visits to their homes found him laughing or playing with them. Roy was a Radio and TV tower erector in his earliest career, later he went on to driving long distance trucks for 40 plus years before retiring, only to go back driving part time for a few years until he finally retired for good. He was an unassuming, fairly quiet man but did love to joke around once he got to know you. He was the kind of man that would do anything for you and give you his last dollar, even if he didnt know you.
He loved going to church and that was one thing he asked almost daily in the last few months of his life. “Are we going to church” or if you asked him questions, he would say “when I get back from church”. He got very attached to his brogan shoes, his Carolina Freight or Ryder hat and red coat to the point he wanted to sleep in them!
Roy was the kind of man that was the example his son, Roy C. used as a role model and the kind of man his daughter Louise used to compare other men by.
His leaving has left a huge hole in the family but we have THIS Hope, that the death and resurrection of Jesus gives us, we WILL see him again when we get to heaven!
A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM with the funeral service following at 2:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donation can be made in Roy Hedgepeth name to Alzheimers Association 3739 National Drive Raleigh, NC 27612 Or on line @ alz.org
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.
Visitation
Engelwood Baptist Church
1350 South Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Saturday 6/22, 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Service
Engelwood Baptist Church
1350 South Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Saturday 6/22, 2:00 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I am so sorry to hear that Roy has passed. I had breakfast with Roy and my dad, TR Pierce, many Saturday mornings at Oak Level. He and my dad sure enjoyed working together at Carolina Freight and Ryder. Most Saturday mornings I heard tales of their years driving. I am sorry I cannot attend the service as I am out of town but your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lit a candle in memory of Roy Benjamin Hedgepeth
I will miss seeing you when you come up to Ohio with Aunt Hazel. I remember as a child playing with you in Grandma and Grandpa Sprinkles yard with all the other cousins. You will be missed greatly!
Lit a candle in memory of Roy Benjamin Hedgepeth
Special Memories of this sweet man from Church Senior meetings years ago. Trips he took us Ladies to Bead Shows in Raleigh. Never saw him when he didnt have bright smile on his face. I understand the void thatll be in the home, but just knowing hes in a better place with out all physical issues. Prayers for all family !
Hazel and family. I am so glad Roy is in heaven now. We were on vacation and just got message of arrangements. I will be seeing you soon. Love you Anne Howell