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Jesse E Hedden

August 17, 1940 - December 30, 2016

Jesse E Hedden, 76, of Springfield, MO., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 in Mercy Hospital. Jesse was born on August 17, 1940 in Thayer, MO. He graduated high school in 1959. Jesse was a machinist at Frisco railroad for 25 years. He also was the owner of Hedden’s Automotive for 39 years.
Jess married Sharon Kay (Smith) Hedden on February 12, 1960 in Springfield, MO. He was a member of Sunset Church of Christ. Jess was one the first recipients of the Southwest Missouri Drag Racers Reunion Pioneer award. He loved gardening and yard work.
Jess was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Exie Hedden, brothers Ronald, Johnny and Roy Wayne Hedden. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, sons, Rick (Sherry), Robbie and Paul Hedden. Grandchildren Crystal (Michael) Seigart, Heather (Noah) Rockhill, Jesse (Lindsey) Hedden, Stephen (Ashley) Hedden, Rachel Hedden and Eric Hedden. Great-grandchildren Hailey Rockhill, Alex, Shelby, and Kyrie Seigart, Ayden, Brody, Cheyenne and Faith Hedden, brothers, Marvin (Sharon) Hedden, Kenny (Connie) Hedden, Richard (Joyce) Hedden, Gordon (Rhonda), Stanley Hedden and several nieces and nephews and many friends.
A memorial service for Jess will be at Sunset Church of Christ on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home. 3132 N Fair Haven Loop, Stafford, MO. 65757.

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Jesse E Hedden, 76, of Springfield, MO., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 in Mercy Hospital. Jesse was born on August 17, 1940 in Thayer, MO. He graduated high school in 1959. Jesse was a machinist at Frisco railroad for 25 years. He also was the owner of Hedden’s Automotive for 39 years. Jess married Sharon Kay (Smith) Hedden on
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Mike Dowlen left a message on January 6, 2017:
Jess and Sharon and their family have always been amazing friends to us, we will always be thinking of you all and looking forward to a happy reunion in Heaven.
left a message on January 5, 2017:
Cousin Jesse is in heaven now with a lot of people that love him ? I'm sure he will be watching his family from up above and looking out for them .
Mandy Ragan Brown left a message on January 5, 2017:
I will never forget how he made a little girl feel special! Love You , Jesse.
Dave and Kathy Dowlen left a message on January 5, 2017:
Dearest love ones, We love you dearly and morn with you. Thank you for all the love you have shown us, and know that, that love has always been returned from us to you! We will pray for you and look forward to see you sometime this year. Dave & Kathy
Eddie Hicks left a message on January 5, 2017:
You will be missed my friend, fly high with the angels.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Lisa church left a message on January 4, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing jess when he coming in to Walmart . You all are in my prayers and thoughts. Lisa church
Phyllis Decker left a message on January 3, 2017:
Mom and I send our condolences. We have known Jesse and Family for many years and our hearts are saddened at his loss. We have stood where you stand now, and our combined sympathy and empathy are with you at this time. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Lynn & Tammy Corbin left a message on January 1, 2017:
Sharon, Paul & Robbie, We are so sorry to learn of Jesse death. I know that he will be missed. Even though I haven't been in contact with all of you the last few years l always enjoyed being with you guys. I know that God has a very special job for him to do now. We will all miss him very much. Again we are so sorry for your loss. Lynn & Tammy Corbin
Bill and Debbie (DeBusk) Blalock left a message on January 1, 2017:
Sharon and family, We are so sorry to hear of Jess' passing. What a good godly man he was. He will be missed by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
left a message on January 1, 2017:
We express our sincere condolences to your family. Jesse was a great and godly man. We looked up to him and know he will be in a special, heavenly place. Mike and Deb
Greenlawn left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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