George W. Hedges Versailles, Kentucky Obituary

George W. Hedges

George W. Hedges, 78, of Versailles, husband for 56 years of Joyce G. Hedges, died Saturday, January 28 at the Hospice Care Center, Lexington. Born in Shelbyville, KY, he was a son of the late George W. Hedges Sr. and Norma Lucille Black Hedges. George was a Business Information Representative for St. Joseph Hospital. A longtime faithful member of the Versailles Baptist Church, he had been a Deacon, and Sunday School teacher. He loved the Bible and especially the books of Romans and Revelations. He was a teacher of Revelations to many of his Christian friends. In addition to his wife of 56 years, he is survived by two daughters, Jill (Kevin) Hall of Versailles, Lisa (J. R.) Couch of Lexington, his grandchildren, Sarah E. Czack, Alexandria J. Czack, Rebekah L. Hall, Kamryn G. Hall, George B. Couch, and Abigail J. Couch, two great grandchildren, Bradyn J. Couch and Austin Couch. Also surviving is a sister, Judy Wolf of Shelbyville, two brothers, Ray Maghee and Billy Joe Freeman, both of Lexington. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Portwood and a brother, Bobby Gene Freeman. Visitation is 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 31 at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 1 with Rev. Michael Cabell officiating. Committal and interment will follow services at Versailles Cemetery. Pallbearers are J. R. Couch, Kevin Hall, David "Buster" Lloyd, Ben Stivers, Andrew Clements, Murray Clark, and honorary pallbearer, Francis Carpenter. Contributions in memory of George are encouraged to the Versailles Baptist Church Building Fund, 125 E. Green St., Versailles, KY 40383.
February 10, 1938 - January 28, 201702/10/193801/28/2017
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Deborah Keebortz
January 30, 2017
I've known George since he came over to big St Jo. Such a sweet wonderful man. He will be so very missed.
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Lee W Jacobs
January 30, 2017
I had the honor of working with George for the past 8 years or so. I always enjoyed our time together discussing our faith The Bible, and as he would call it, "solving all of the world's problems." George was a great man, and always had a smiling face and a kind word whe... Continue Reading
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Kathleen Hailey
January 30, 2017
You are greatly missed and your family is in my prayers
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Sherry McMillen
January 30, 2017
Joy I am so sorry to hear about George. It is not easy to lose the love of your life. But we know where they are and one day we will all be together again in a much better place! Love you and praying for you and the family.
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Teri
January 30, 2017
So very sorry for your loss...Thoughts and prayers sent
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Ray & Marisa White
January 30, 2017
Jill and family: Marisa and I are so very sorry to learn of the passing of your dear father. Please know that we share your grief and keeping your family in our prayers. I am honored to have known your dad. He was a special guy! May you cherish the warm memories of his l... Continue Reading
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Sue Edwards
January 29, 2017
Joyce and family, I am so sorry for your loss. will keep you in our prayers.
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Karla D. Webber
January 29, 2017
I love you Uncle George, I know you are having the best time in Heaven!
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Dawana Faye Daniel
January 29, 2017
My prayers are with you at this time. I did not know George but many of you have been a special part of my life. I know especially how hard it is to lose a Dad and Granddaddy.
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