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Jim Tom Hedrick
1940 - 2023
Jim Tom Hedrick
1940 - 2023
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BORN
1940
DIED
2023
Jim Tom Hedrick Obituary
Marvin "Jim Tom" Hedrick was a respected Appalachian distiller and fan favorite on the Discovery Channel's reality television series, "Moonshiners."
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DeLanda Mathes -Murphy
March 2, 2025
Jim Tom always made me laugh, I enjoyed watching him on Moonshiners. I loved his song that he wrote & published. The jokes he made, reminded me of my Papa. Jim Tom will always be loved & missed by many
Pops Campbell
February 7, 2025
rye whiskey, rye whiskey, please don't let me down. gonna take good sip and roam all around.... Rest easy old timer...
Donnie Bailey
May 21, 2024
Golly you was good..thanks for the storys.
Justin McBride
January 19, 2024
RIP Jim Tom
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MM
January 18, 2024
Such a terrible thing when anyone leaves he will be greatly missed and I learned if Jim Tom´s your neighbor open your mailbox carefully their may be a cat inside waiting to pounce.
jdr
January 2, 2024
Thank You for letting us enjoy your life of crafting spirits and your love of life you always shared !!!!!
A Fisher
December 19, 2023
A Legend lost. I loved his whit and sincere love for people and of course his outstanding moo shining knowledge. RIP Jim Tom. We love ya!!!
Randal Thompson
November 1, 2023
Deepest Sympathies for the family. Jim Tom was a real character and will be missed. I have a pint of his Sugarland Distillery moonshine.
Nicole Oden
September 21, 2023
I always enjoyed the show when Jim Tom was on there! He was a great storyteller and a good man. He will be missed!
Randy & Rhonda Ramey from Vansant, Virginia
September 14, 2023
Our first memory of Jim Tom was when he was on the Moonshiners. He brought so much laughter into our home during the airing of the programs he was in. We are so sorry to hear of his death and he will never be forgotten. RIP Jim Tom
Timothy Bennett
September 13, 2023
Jim Tom you made me laugh I can´t believe you passed away
Joe smith
September 12, 2023
A true legend, and a great man may God rest your soul
Gaylord Snyder
September 10, 2023
His laugh his smart abilities of the back woods..
Mr. Jr.
September 9, 2023
My condolences.
Danny weeks
September 8, 2023
His songs,and riding his cycles,and talking about his ladies
Pieter
September 8, 2023
Pieter
September 8, 2023
Pieter
September 8, 2023
Pieter
September 8, 2023
Jim Was Guy me "Discovery" Moonshines
JF
September 8, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
RB
September 7, 2023
Prayers for the Hedrick family and friends, so very sorry for your loss, May God be with you all.
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