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Carl Hedrick Obituary

HEDRICK, Carl Eugene Carl Eugene Hedrick went to our Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 82 years of age. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Freda Hedrick; his former wife Marilyn Hedrick; his grandson Devon Hedrick and his stepdaughter Lisa Alvarez. Carl is survived by his wife of 42 years, Helena Hedrick; his children, Mark Hedrick (Barbara), Patrick Hedrick (Juana), Debra Spears, Alan Hedrick and Melissa Hedrick; Brothers Dennis Hedrick (Debi), and David Hedrick, Sisters Sharon Smith and Susie Hedrick and numerous nieces and nephews; his stepchildren, Deborah Armstrong, Robert Armstrong (Missy), Mark Armstrong (Karen). Carl and Helena shared 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren together. Carl, was an active man who enjoyed bowling, fishing, and golfing with his friends and family, loved getting together with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an active member of St. Ignatius and the social club at Saengerrunde Hall. Carl had a combined service record of 39 years with the USAF and the federal government. Service will be on Friday October 9th at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 126 W. Oltorf Street in Austin, TX Rosary starts at 10 AM followed by mass and the interment is at Cook Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park at 6300 W. William Cannon in Austin, TX, immediately after the church service. In lieu of flowers you may donate to the St. Jude's Hospital or St. Ignatius food pantry.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Oct. 4, 2020.

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Melissa Hedrick

October 7, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sue Powell

October 7, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. He will be missed by all who knew him. I've known Carl and Helena for many years from bowling.

Kathy Murray (Hamilton)

October 6, 2020

I'm so sorry for the Hedrick family's loss. I've known Carl and Helena from bowling, it seems like forever. I met them at Bergstrom AFB when I was a teen, then onto Bowl a Rama & Westgate Lanes. He will be missed all who knew him.

Laura Campos

October 4, 2020

Helena & Family,
With a sad heart, I'm very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband(Carl), father, Grand/Great father and extended family. The Lord is now holding him in his loving arms through eternity. Heaven has gained a guardian angel who will lovingly look and protect his family from the most Heavenly place. You have my sincerecondolences, and I pray for the love and healing light of Christ to strengthen you through this time of loss. Put your trust in Him and know that He is always with you.
Bendiciones(Blessings)✝
Laura Campos

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Rosary

10:00 a.m.

St. Ignatius Catholic Church

126 W. Oltorf Street, Austin, TX

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Funeral Mass

St. Ignatius Catholic Church

126 W. Oltorf Street, Austin, TX

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9

Interment

Cook Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park

6300 W. William Cannon, Austin, TX

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