Hilman Wedgeworth

Hilman Wedgeworth, 87, of Laurel, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. He is the father of James Wedgeworth of Hilton Head Island. Mr. Wedgeworth retired in sales and management from Armco Steel/National Supply Company and was co-owner of M&D Sales in Laurel. He served his country as a member of the US Army during WWII. He was a founding member of the Jones County Sheriff's Volunteer Deputy program and was the outstanding deputy in 1994. He was recognized for his volunteer work by the Jones County Chamber of Commerce with inclusion in the Civic Awards Hall of Fame in 2003. He was also honored by the Red Cross, the MS FFA and MS FHA organizations and served as a member of the Farmer's Home Administration Loan program advisory board. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Jo Morgan Wedgeworth; son, James (Jane) Wedgeworth of Hilton Head Island; daughter Congressman Marsha(Chuck) Blackburn of Brentwood, TN; daughter Karen Miller of Nashville. Grandchildren are Mary Morgan(Paul) Ketchel of Nashville, Chad Blackburn of Nashville; Brandi Jane(Jason) Graham of New York City; Marsha (Drew) Hunter of Chapel Hill, NC; Chip Wedgeworth, Charlotte; David Wedgeworth of Greeneville, SC; McKensie Miller of Nashville. Great grandchildren are Jack and Chase Ketchel of Nashville and Preston James Hunter of Chapel Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bonnie Wedgeworth, son-in-law, Dan Miller. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mississippi 4-H Club Foundation,Wedgeworth Memorial Fund, ATTN: Courtney Headley, Box 9641, Mississippi State, MS 39762.