Ronald Lee Hedrick, age 79, of Willard, Missouri, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, October 11, 2021. Ron was born on May 8, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri. The son of late Leland Hedrick and Joyce (Campbell) Hedrick, Ron graduated in 1961 from Roosevelt High School, St. Louis, Missouri. He attended St. Louis Baptist College and Meramec Community College whereContinue Reading
Ronald Lee Hedrick, age 79, of Willard, Missouri, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, October 11, 2021. Ron was born on May 8, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri. The son of late Leland Hedrick and Joyce (Campbell) Hedrick, Ron graduated in 1961 from Roosevelt High School, St. Louis, Missouri. He attended St. Louis Baptist College and Meramec Community College where he studied Commercial Art. In 1965, Ron enlisted in the National Guard Reserves, serving six years. Ron married Barbara G. (Welsh) on November 26, 1966. Ron started working as a commercial artist for the Missouri State Highway Patrol on January 1, 1967, as a civilian employee. He had a calling to become a Missouri State Trooper and graduated from the Missouri Highway Patrol Academy in May 1971. Ron retired from the Missouri Highway Patrol as a sergeant in 1998.
Ron is survived by and will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 years Barbara, son, Douglas (DJ) and Janice and son Daniel and Traci; grandchildren Tyler, Parker, Brady and Jordan (All his favorites).
Ron served as a deacon at Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri, and taught Sunday School. He served the Lord wholeheartedly wherever he went. His infectious smile and humble demeanor drew others toward him.
Ron has many friends and relative who will miss him and love him.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. In celebration of Ron’s life, service will immediately follow the visitation. Graveside services will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, in Springfield, Missouri. In lieu of flowers a memorial to the American Cancer Society are recommended.
“Looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2
left a message on October 17, 2021:
So deeply sorry for your loss. Praying God's comfort for the family. ????????
left a message on October 17, 2021:
Barb,
We were in the Sunseekers with you and Ron for a few years. Sorry to hear this sad news. Ron was a good, good man! We are very happy we got to know him. Our condolences to you and your family.
left a message on October 15, 2021:
Barbara, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. My one big memory is when Barb told me years ago that we were so lucky to be married to our husbands because we had the best husbands. We were both young and very lucky to find Christian men and to be married over 50 years. Dwight and Pat Schindler
left a message on October 15, 2021:
Barbara & Family: I'm SO SORRY about your loss, but we will all be together again in Heaven! My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
left a message on October 14, 2021:
Ron and Barb befriended and supported me during a teacher exchange I took part in, moving to the USA from Scotland in 1985-86. Their friendship and Ron’s constant good humour and fun helped to make it a special year. It is with great sadness that I have heard of Ron’s passing and I send love to Barb and the rest of the family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on October 14, 2021:
Dear Barb, Doug, and Dan,
Essilee and I were very saddened to hear of Ron's going to Heaven so young.
We are 94 and 93 and wishing that we could go, but he was young!
What a good guy Ron was! We really enjoyed knowing him at Centennial.
He had a great sense of humor! One day on a little side street in Mexico he pulled us over in his patrol car and came walking up to our car with a big smile to say howdy. He sure had us wondering until we could see him!
We pray that God will help you all to adjust to life without Ron.
May God bless all of you.
Love, Essilee and Bud
left a message on October 14, 2021:
Thoughts and prayers to all that loved him. So sorry for your loss.
left a message on October 14, 2021:
Barb and Family,
We sorrow at the loss of Ron here knowing that the Lord is hosting him
where there is no sorrow or pain. He always brought us joy and closer to
God as a quintessential Christian gentleman. With Covid and Larry's
immune-compromise post chemoradiation therapy for esophageal
cancer, we will be with you in spirit at Ron's memorial gathering.
left a message on October 14, 2021:
I will miss our birthday breakfast get togethers, our Christmas Chinese food celebrations, and sharing my Creamer with him. Koven and Logan will miss is famous deer jerky but Most of all we will miss him and his smile. ❤️
left a message on October 14, 2021:
So sorry to hear about Ron but know that he is with the Lord in glory. I remember when we first met you both. It was at centennial Baptist church when I led a lay renewal and we stayed with you that weekend and enjoyed our friendship over the years. Will be praying for you and your family in your loss. Just hold on to all of those great memories that God has allowed you to be together and know one day we will be reunited again in heaven. Ron always had that big smile and knew me anything he saw us. God bless you and your family. Jimmie and Barbara Stewart
left a message on October 13, 2021:
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying the Lord will be your strength and comfort in the days ahead
left a message on October 13, 2021:
Barbara, we are so sorry for your loss. Love an prayers from our family. We miss you.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
We are so sorry for loss. Our deepest sympathy go to and your family at this time of great sorrow. Ron was a wonderful man and all who knew him will miss him deeply.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
We are so blessed to have know Ron. Barb, I remember being in awe of him as a teenage in Mexico, MO. It was a blessing to have my children know him in Jefferson City. I know he’s heard, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Such a kind man and example of the love of Jesus. Prayers for peace and comfort for you during this time. (I’m sorry we’re unable to come Thursday. I know God will have the perfect service for him.) ❤️Beth
left a message on October 13, 2021:
Barb, Doug, Dan and family, Sue and I want you to know that we thought Ron was a great Guy and Friend. As someone has already said (our loss and heavens gain) We will meet again. Our sincere condolence to you and your families.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
Thoughts are with you and your family.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
Dear Barb, Doug and family, Dan and family, We are all heartbroken to hear of Ron's passing. I personally have fond memories of visiting you in Jeff city Mexico etc. He was one to always be interested in what was going on in your life. Full of a laughter and that infectious smile. Heaven has truly gained another true angel. I know we don't see each other but please know you and Ron have always been thought of and asked about throughout these years. We love you and hope that time will bring you the peace he would want for all of you. Maybe sometime soon we can visit. But for now you are not far from me with my heartfelt sympathy. Your cousin Much Much Love Cathy
left a message on October 13, 2021:
We will miss you dear friend. We have so many wonderful memories of all our shared adventures over the years. Life won’t be the same without you. Our loss—-Heaven’s gain. Until we meet again.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
My heart is with you all, love and prayers.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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left a message on October 17, 2021:
So deeply sorry for your loss. Praying God's comfort for the family. ????????
left a message on October 17, 2021:
Barb,
We were in the Sunseekers with you and Ron for a few years. Sorry to hear this sad news. Ron was a good, good man! We are very happy we got to know him. Our condolences to you and your family.
left a message on October 15, 2021:
Barbara, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. My one big memory is when Barb told me years ago that we were so lucky to be married to our husbands because we had the best husbands. We were both young and very lucky to find Christian men and to be married over 50 years. Dwight and Pat Schindler
left a message on October 15, 2021:
Barbara & Family: I'm SO SORRY about your loss, but we will all be together again in Heaven! My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
left a message on October 14, 2021:
Ron and Barb befriended and supported me during a teacher exchange I took part in, moving to the USA from Scotland in 1985-86. Their friendship and Ron’s constant good humour and fun helped to make it a special year. It is with great sadness that I have heard of Ron’s passing and I send love to Barb and the rest of the family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on October 14, 2021:
Dear Barb, Doug, and Dan,
Essilee and I were very saddened to hear of Ron's going to Heaven so young.
We are 94 and 93 and wishing that we could go, but he was young!
What a good guy Ron was! We really enjoyed knowing him at Centennial.
He had a great sense of humor! One day on a little side street in Mexico he pulled us over in his patrol car and came walking up to our car with a big smile to say howdy. He sure had us wondering until we could see him!
We pray that God will help you all to adjust to life without Ron.
May God bless all of you.
Love, Essilee and Bud
left a message on October 14, 2021:
Thoughts and prayers to all that loved him. So sorry for your loss.
left a message on October 14, 2021:
Barb and Family,
We sorrow at the loss of Ron here knowing that the Lord is hosting him
where there is no sorrow or pain. He always brought us joy and closer to
God as a quintessential Christian gentleman. With Covid and Larry's
immune-compromise post chemoradiation therapy for esophageal
cancer, we will be with you in spirit at Ron's memorial gathering.
left a message on October 14, 2021:
I will miss our birthday breakfast get togethers, our Christmas Chinese food celebrations, and sharing my Creamer with him. Koven and Logan will miss is famous deer jerky but Most of all we will miss him and his smile. ❤️
left a message on October 14, 2021:
So sorry to hear about Ron but know that he is with the Lord in glory. I remember when we first met you both. It was at centennial Baptist church when I led a lay renewal and we stayed with you that weekend and enjoyed our friendship over the years. Will be praying for you and your family in your loss. Just hold on to all of those great memories that God has allowed you to be together and know one day we will be reunited again in heaven. Ron always had that big smile and knew me anything he saw us. God bless you and your family. Jimmie and Barbara Stewart
left a message on October 13, 2021:
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying the Lord will be your strength and comfort in the days ahead
left a message on October 13, 2021:
Barbara, we are so sorry for your loss. Love an prayers from our family. We miss you.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
We are so sorry for loss. Our deepest sympathy go to and your family at this time of great sorrow. Ron was a wonderful man and all who knew him will miss him deeply.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
We are so blessed to have know Ron. Barb, I remember being in awe of him as a teenage in Mexico, MO. It was a blessing to have my children know him in Jefferson City. I know he’s heard, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Such a kind man and example of the love of Jesus. Prayers for peace and comfort for you during this time. (I’m sorry we’re unable to come Thursday. I know God will have the perfect service for him.) ❤️Beth
left a message on October 13, 2021:
Barb, Doug, Dan and family, Sue and I want you to know that we thought Ron was a great Guy and Friend. As someone has already said (our loss and heavens gain) We will meet again. Our sincere condolence to you and your families.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
Thoughts are with you and your family.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
Dear Barb, Doug and family, Dan and family, We are all heartbroken to hear of Ron's passing. I personally have fond memories of visiting you in Jeff city Mexico etc. He was one to always be interested in what was going on in your life. Full of a laughter and that infectious smile. Heaven has truly gained another true angel. I know we don't see each other but please know you and Ron have always been thought of and asked about throughout these years. We love you and hope that time will bring you the peace he would want for all of you. Maybe sometime soon we can visit. But for now you are not far from me with my heartfelt sympathy. Your cousin Much Much Love Cathy
left a message on October 13, 2021:
We will miss you dear friend. We have so many wonderful memories of all our shared adventures over the years. Life won’t be the same without you. Our loss—-Heaven’s gain. Until we meet again.
left a message on October 13, 2021:
My heart is with you all, love and prayers.
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