George William Hedrick

George William Hedrick, age 81 of Cold Spring Road, Moorefield, WV, passed away Tuesday morning, January 21, 2014 at his residence. Born May 31, 1932 in Hardy Co., WV he was the son of the late Clarence Hedrick and Ethel Judith (Heavner) Hedrick. His wife of 59 years, Rose Mary (Helman) Hedrick preceded him in death in January 2011. Five sisters, three brothers and a step-grandson also preceded him in death. A US Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the Denney-Moyers-Pratt, Post #9606 V.F.W.; a member of the John M. Golliday Post #64 American Legion; a member of the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren and a past member of the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Co-46. George in his early years worked for Rockingham Poultry but retired from O.F. Riggleman and Sons Construction in 1994. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lou Ratliff of Moorefield, WV; a granddaughter, Tracy Combs (husband Tom) of Moorefield, WV; a step-grandson, Dave Ratliff (wife Theresa); a very special great-grandson Quincy Combs; a sister, Nina Wratchford (husband Millard Fuzz) of Moorefield, WV and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington St. with Pastor Don Knotts and Doug Tusing officiating. Interment will follow with Military Graveside Rites Accorded by the US Army at Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family at PO Box 57, Moorefield, WV 26836