Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameThurman Lee HEDRICK [36545], [38426], [15500]
BirthMar 26, 1929, Guilford County, North Carolina [15500]
DeathJan 31, 2013, Guilford County, North Carolina [15500]
BurialFriendship Methodist Church, 5222 E. NC Hwy 150 & Friendship Church Rd, Monticello, Guilford County, North Carolina [15500]
FatherRoy Edward HEDRICK (1901-1975)
Spouses
BirthAug 29, 1931, Guilford County, North Carolina [38425]
DeathAug 13, 2018, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [38425]
BurialFriendship Methodist Church, 5222 E. NC Hwy 150 & Friendship Church Rd, Monticello, Guilford County, North Carolina [38425]
FatherLinton Robertson SUMMERS (1899-1942)
MotherEtna G GORDON (1897-1979)
MarriageJun 6, 1952 [36545]
Obituary Online notes for Thurman Lee HEDRICK
Son of Roy Edward Hedrick and Ada Arlene Elizabeth Branson. Husband of Christine Summers.

BROWNS SUMMIT — Thurman Lee Hedrick, 83, died January 31, 2013 at Wesley Long Hospital surrounding by his loving family. Thurman was born in Guilford County on March 26, 1929 to Roy Edward and Ada Arlene Elizabeth Branson Hedrick.

There will be a funeral service 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 3 at Friendship United Methodist Church in Brown Summit with the Reverend Suzanne Michael and Reverend Gary Owens officiating. The interment will follow in the church's cemetery.

Thurman was a member of the Northeast Civitan Club. He has held the office of President and received the Gold Key Award. He was a volunteer fireman for 38 years and the Assistant Chief of the Fire Department District 13. He was also a member of the Guilford County Fireman's Benevolent Brotherhood, where he was President and Treasure during his membership. Thurman was President of Guilford County Fire Protection Association. He received the Fireman of the Year for Guilford County Fire Departments. Thurman attended the Friendship United Methodist Church where he is a member. His career was with Glidden Paint Company as a warehouse manager.

Thurman is survived by, his wife, Christine Summers Hedrick; Daughter, Daniese H. Smith of Brown Summit; Granddaughters, Christina Nichole Smith of Greensboro, Sarah Allyson Smith of Brown Summit; Brothers, Grady Hedrick of Chesapeake, VA, Howard Hedrick of Greensboro; Sisters, Lillie Southern of Stokesdale, Polly Brewer of Monroeville, PA and Grace Finch of Greensboro. He was preceded by death by his parents; Son-in-Law, Dwight Smith; brothers, William, Fletcher, Olen and Thomas Hedrick; sisters, Margie Hamm, and Rosie Porter.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Home, on Saturday.

The family suggest memorial may be made to the Friendship UMC 5222 NC Hwy 150 E, Brown Summit, 27214; Civitan Cottage with the Boys and Girls Home, at P. O. Box 127 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 or the charity of your choice .

Online condolences and the obituary may be viewed at www.lambethtroxler.com

Published in News Record on February 2, 2013.
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Obituary Online notes for Christine (Spouse 1)
Hedrick, Christine Summers

Aug 15, 2018

BROWNS SUMMIT

Christine Summers Hedrick, 86, died August 13, 2018, at Wesley Long Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born in Guilford County on August 29, 1931, to Linton Roberson and Etna Gordon Summers. She married Thurman Lee Hedrick on June 6, 1952. They were married for over 60 years.

There will be a funeral service at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 16 at Friendship United Methodist Church, Brown Summit with the Reverend Kevin Cochran and Reverend Martin Carty officiating. The interment will follow in the church's cemetery.

Christine was an active member of Friendship United Methodist Church. She was a certified lay speaker, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendent, and member of the choir. She also worked with the United Methodist Women both at Friendship and in the Greensboro District. She was on the Board of Directors for the Fire Department, where she was secretary/treasurer. She was a charter member of the Fire District 13 Ladies Auxillary. Christine was also a member of the Northeast Guilford Civitan Club. She held the office of president and received the Gold Key Award. She worked for the Guilford County Board of Elections for many years. Her career was with Jefferson-Pilot Financial (Lincoln Financial Group) in the claims department for over 45 years.

Christine is survived by her daughter, Daniese H. Smith of Brown Summit; granddaughters, Christina Nichole Collins and husband Christopher Collins, of High Point, and Sarah Allyson Johnson and husband Clayton Johnson, of Thomasville; many nieces and nephews; and some very special childhood friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son-in law, Dwight Smith; brothers, Jack W. Summers, Sr., and infant; and sister, Gaynelle Summers.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Home on Wednesday. The family suggests memorials may be made to Friendship UMC, 5222 NC Hwy. 150 E, Brown Summit, NC 27214 or Civitan Cottage with the Boys and Girls Home at P. O. Box 127 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450. Online condolences can be made at www.lambethtroxlerfuneralhome.com.

https://www.greensboro.com/obituaries/hedrick-chri...cc-b751a6247593.html [38425]
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