Jerry Lynn Hedrick

Jerry Lynn Hedrick, age 67 of Westdale Avenue, Lexington passed away suddenly in Charlotte while attending the American Legion National Convention. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm Thursday at Coggins Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Myra Ward, Rev. Jim Groome and Mr. Jake comer officiating. Burial with military honors by Rowan County Honor Guard will be 10:00 am Friday at Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington from 5:00 until 8:00 pm Wednesday. Jerry was born in Davidson County, November 21, 1946, to Mildred Estelle Hedrick. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and served as a Trustee and other committees in the church over the years. He was a Mason and member of Lexington Memorial Lodge 696. He was a veteran of the US Army; a member of VFW Post 3074, Amvets Post 13 and American Legion Post 8. Jerry was presently serving as National Executive Committee Man with the American Legion; he had served many positions in the American Legion both local and national; such as Post Commander, State Commander and many committees for the National American Legion. Jerry is survived by his wife Marie Bolin Hedrick of the home; sister, Sarah Styers (Don) of Lexington; nephews, Dr. Edwin Lynn Styers and Dr. Christopher Styers; great-niece, Ava Faith Styers; twin great-niece and nephew, Kaylee and Caleb Lingle; his extended family of Marie and The American Legion. Memorials may be made to Carolina American Legion, PO Box 26657, Raleigh, NC 26657 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 902 South Main Street, Lexington, NC 27292.