Marvin Samuel Hedrick, Sr. Obituary (1932 - 2016)

Sam Hedrick, Sr., 84, of Keezletown, passed away on Monday November 14, 2016 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center. Mr. Hedrick was born on April 29, 1932 in Harrisonburg and was a son of the late Samuel Ludwig and Ava Rebecca (Elyard) Hedrick. After high school, Sam served in the United States Air Force from 1952 until 1956 during the Korean Conflict. After the war, Sam was the Service and Parts Manager for Bumbaugh Buick and later Curtis Kite Buick for 50 years until his retirement. He was also a founding member of the Brookwood Riding Club, Past President and Life Member of the Valley Saddle Club and a diehard Washington Redskins fan. Sam also loved the outdoors especially spending time at Pappy's Pond, taking long drives, horseback riding, and he never knew a stranger. He was "Pap" to his grandkids and great-grandkids. On July 21, 1951 he married Maggie Hedrick who preceded him in death on November 19, 2015. Mr. Hedrick is survived by his children, Debra Thomas and husband Randy of Criders, Sam Hedrick Jr., of Bridgewater, Jenny Harrison and husband Scott of Ireland; grandchildren, Tom Swartz and wife Beth, Bill Thomas, Andy Thomas and wife Karen; great-grandchildren, Danny and Nathan Swartz; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hedrick was also preceded in death by his siblings, Earl Hedrick, Dave Hedrick, Betty Miller, JoAnn Poole, Dorothy Summers, Peggy Warner; and a grandson, Ben Thomas. Complete service arrangements will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Keezletown United Methodist Church, 1456 Indian Trail Road, Keezletown, VA, 22832. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com The world lost a great man today...to the guy that taught us how to shoot guns, go hunting, play with trains, be a perfectionist at mowing a yard, introducing us to a delicacy known as a fried bologna sandwich, and who at a young age instilled in us that his beloved Redskins WILL go to the Super Bowl each year and a western without Clint Eastwood is simply not a western. We love you Pap and you will be missed!!! The family would also like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to the nurses and staff of Bellaire at Stone Port for their kindness and wonderful care! Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.