Clyde Hedrick

Clyde Wayne Hedrick went to be with the Lord January 13, 2026.

He passed peacefully at home with his children by his side.

Clyde was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Hilda

Kincaid Hedrick, parents Carrie Sheppard and Marion Hedrick, brothers

Charles, John, Walter, Art and sister Ruth.

He is survived by his children, Dennis and wife, Kristin Hedrick and their

children and daughter Teresa Hedrick Neel, sister Mary Dunbar and several

nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Clyde was born on the family farm in Sam Black Church, WV during the

depression of 1929. He joined his brothers in many farm duties while

he was young. He played basketball and graduated from Rupert High

School. After high school, he worked grading and stacking flooring at

Meadow River Hardwood Company in Rainelle, WV.

He joined the navy in 1950 and served as an electrician on ships during

the Korean War. After he was honorably discharged, he attended WVU

and received his degree in Electrical Engineering before moving to

Glen Ferris,WV to work at the hydroelectric plant and Alloy.

Clyde later worked in Milwaukee, WI at P&H Cranes where he supervised

several large construction projects in Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois.

He moved his family to Coshocton, Ohio and worked for GE and was

active in the Masonic Lodge.

Clyde finished his career working at Union Carbide in Charleston, WV

before starting own business in sales and consulting of electronics.

He was a life long Methodist and a member of Morris Memorial United

Methodist Church for 57 years, where he taught Sunday School,

served as a boy scout leader, attended senior excercise and helped

with electrical and construction projects.

Clyde loved his family and enjoyed many vacations fishing, hunting,

camping and at the beach. He was an avid cyclist and loved biking the

rail trails with his family. He was much loved for his sense of humor and

joking nature.

Gardening was his favorite hobby where he excelled and continued until

his passing.

He was a devoted son and took care of his elderly mother. He was also

a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and good friend and handyman to many.

He and his wife, Hilda, were extremely close . Their love for each other

was obvious to all.

At his request, there will be a brief family service before interment

at Wallace Cemetery, Sam Black Church, WV.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to your family’s favorite children’s charity or to

Hospice whose nurses and care were a gift during his last days.