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C. Leon Hedrick

Name: Visitation
Start: 10/28/2020 03:00 PM
End: 10/28/2020 04:00 PM
Location: Mueller Funeral Home

October 2, 1942 — October 23, 2020

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C. Leon Hedrick, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, October 23 , 2020 at the age of 78. He was born Friday, October 2 , 1942 in Epperly, West Virginia to Robert F. Hedrick, Sr. and Minnie L. (nee Walker) Hedrick.

Leon graduated from Stoco High School in Coal City, WV in 1960. Three months before his 18th birthday, Leon enlisted into the Air Force in Beckley, West Virginia. Serving during Vietnam and the Cuban Crisis, his natural ability at computers was discovered. Leon was proud that he was able to help develop and maintain the guidance systems for the first night fighter jet. His love and passion for computer engineering carried through his entire career. Leon retired from IBM after 37 years of service as a Field Engineer. Leon was very mechanically and electronically inclined so he was able to save his family many dollars over the years with his handy-man skills. If something broke, he was sure to fix it even troubleshooting days before he passed away.

Family was of most importance to Leon and he always put their needs first. His caring nature and gentleness carried over to the furry family members as well especially his Scotties, Gussy & Kelsey and Siamese Cats, Mandy & Veronica. Leon enjoyed being outdoors feeding his fish, watching the birds, taking pictures of wildlife and just appreciating nature.

Leon will forever be cherished by those that knew and loved him. Leon was preceded in death by: parents, Robert and Minnie Hedrick, Sr., brothers, Robert F. (Wanda) Hedrick, Jr., and Roger E. Hedrick; and sister, Donna (Dempsey) Adams.

Leon is survived by: wife of 56 years, Mary (nee Aguirre) Hedrick; children, Andrea (Brian Cornell) Aguirre-Caudell, and Jim (Dawn) Hedrick; grandchildren, Cara (David) Caldwell, Kara (Stephen Brown) Caudell, Bailey Hedrick, and Jake Hedrick; great-grandchild, Abel Caldwell; brother, Terry (Melanie) Hedrick; brother-in-law, Tom (Barbara) Aguirre; and many loving nieces, nephews, grandpets, great-grandpets, family members, and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 28 , 2020 from 3:00 PM until time of Memorial Service at 4:00 PM at Faith Community United Methodist Church, 8230 Cox Road, West Chester, OH 45069. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to: Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART), Box #222 Suite 341, 11711 Princeton Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246 or to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.

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