He is survived by his wife, Lelah Hedgpeth of the home; three daughters, Charis H. Blackwell (Algia) and Pamela Sweet-Richardson, both of Rocky Mount, NC, Belinda H. Turner (Harvey) of Durham, NC; three sons, Olival “Oliver” Hedgpeth of Virginia Beach, VA, Deral Hedgpeth (Gloria) of Hollister, NC, C. Maurice Hedgpeth (Robbin) of Red Oak, NC; two sisters, Charlene Holley of Hampton, VA, Sandra Cooper (Nathan) of Sharpsburg, NC; six brothers, Verne Hedgpeth (Laurie) of Culpepper, VA, Leonard Hedgepeth (Gwendolyn) of Fayetteville, NC, Calvin Hedgpeth (Genn) of York, PA, Quinton Hedgpeth (Linda) of Nashville, NC, Donnell Hedgpeth (Gerri) of Hollister, NC, Michael Hedgpeth (Bridget) of Raleigh, NC; 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.