James Henry Hedge

James Henry Hedge obituary, Camden, TN

James Henry Hedge

James Hedge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oakdale Funeral Home - Camden on Oct. 1, 2025.

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James Henry Hedge, 71, of Holladay, TN passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. James was born on January 26, 1953 in Carroll County, TN to the late Bert Hedge and the late Gracie Smith Hedge. He was also preceded by his wife, Cathy Stepp Hedge and sister, Mary Tippitt. Mr. Hedge was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from TVA in 2005. He loved his New York Yankees baseball and the Tennessee Vols.
Survived by:
Sons: Josh Hedge of Camden, TN Adam Hedge of Camden, TN
Daughter: Preslee Alexander of Jackson, TN
Brothers: Bobby Jo (Brooksie) Hedge of Parsons, TN Harold Lynn (Debbie) Hedge of Holladay, TN
Sister: Betty Earp of Holladay
Visitation with the Hedge family will be on Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Oakdale Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Comfort Cemetery.
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