Adrian Shipp Hefner
<p>Adrian Shipp Hefner, 99, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health.</p><p><br></p><p>He was born April 7, 1923 in Catawba County to the late Lawrence and Addie Link Hefner. Adrian was the oldest living member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover, a member of American Legion Post 16, and a World War II Army veteran, serving in Europe attached to the Sixth Armored Division under the command of General George Patton. He fought in 7 major battles and by God’s Grace survived them all. Adrian enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and square dancing.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Cordell Hefner; brother, Robert L. Hefner; sisters, Inez Frye, Doris Deal, Pauline Reinhardt, and Shirley Watts; and granddaughter, Alisha Anne Hefner.</p><p><br></p><p>Those left to cherish his memory are;</p><p><br></p><p>Wife of 12 years: Hilda Holland Hefner of Conover</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Son: Adrian Alan Hefner and wife Wanda of Hickory</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Brother: Kenneth Hefner and wife Hiroko of Conover</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Sisters: Hilda Eckard of Claremont</p><p> Betty Poovey of Conover</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Granddaughter: Allison Hefner Crouse and husband Lane of Hickory</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>A service to celebrate Adrian’s life will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover. Rev. Mike Geml will officiate. Burial with military honors by American Legion Post 16 will follow at Conover City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 216 5th Ave. SE, Conover, NC 28613 or to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Condolences may be sent to the Hefner family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com</p><p></p><p>The Hefner family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111</p><p><br></p>Obituary
Adrian Shipp Hefner, 99, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health.
He was born April 7, 1923 in Catawba County to the late Lawrence and Addie Link Hefner. Adrian was the oldest living member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover, a member of American Legion Post 16, and a World War II Army veteran, serving in Europe attached to the Sixth Armored Division under the command of General George Patton. He fought in 7 major battles and by God’s Grace survived them all. Adrian enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and square dancing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Cordell Hefner; brother, Robert L. Hefner; sisters, Inez Frye, Doris Deal, Pauline Reinhardt, and Shirley Watts; and granddaughter, Alisha Anne Hefner.
Those left to cherish his memory are;
Wife of 12 years: Hilda Holland Hefner of Conover
Son: Adrian Alan Hefner and wife Wanda of Hickory
Brother: Kenneth Hefner and wife Hiroko of Conover
Sisters: Hilda Eckard of Claremont
Betty Poovey of Conover
Granddaughter: Allison Hefner Crouse and husband Lane of Hickory
A service to celebrate Adrian’s life will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover. Rev. Mike Geml will officiate. Burial with military honors by American Legion Post 16 will follow at Conover City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 216 5th Ave. SE, Conover, NC 28613 or to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658
Condolences may be sent to the Hefner family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com
The Hefner family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111
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