Name: Visitation for Dr. James E. Hedrick Jr.
Start: 2016-08-04T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

Dr. James E. Hedrick, Jr.

Raleigh

Dr. James E. Hedrick, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2016, while out jogging in a last ditch effort to fend off mortality. He was born on November 22, 1953 in Danville, VA, where he excelled in athletics and earned the nickname "Bull" for trampling another player in baseball. He went on to play football at Randolph-Macon College (Go Jackets!) where he pledged Kappa Alpha and learned the value of hard work and beer. He became an English teacher and football coach at his alma mater, George Washington High School.

Like most men, he married out of his league and is survived by his wife, Dr. Camille Holmes Hedrick, and his two exceptional daughters, Kristina Hedrick and Marianne Weant. After a long career in Virginia schools teaching and coaching for 18 years, he served as an assistant principal and principal for 9 years. Jim earned an MA from the University of Virginia and a doctorate from Virginia Tech. From that point forward, he insisted on being call "Doctor" at every opportunity. He came to Cary in 2005 as the principal at Green Hope High School, and became the principal of Athens Drive High School in 2014.

In addition to being a proud educator, he was widely known as an average golfer who only got two holes-in-one in one round once. He also flew planes, ziplined, and went to last year's World Series (the only time he enjoyed visiting the city of New York).

Along with his wife and daughters, he is survived by his son and daughter in-laws, Tom Weant and Julie Oliverio, who grew on him despite his best efforts. Finally, he cherished his time with his four grandchildren, Ellie, James, Molly, and Emma, who know a full suite of wildly inappropriate words and KA drinking songs thanks to Dr. Papa.

Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary, with a funeral service on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 4 pm at First United Methodist Church in Cary.

A scholarship will be set up Dr. Hedrick's name and information will be available at a later date.

Condolences to the family at www.BrownWynneCary.com

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Published by The News and Observer on Aug. 4, 2016.

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91 Entries

Charlie Dees

January 18, 2024

So sorry to belatedly hear of Jim´s passing. He was a good man with a great love for life. He influenced me significantly. Charlie Dees, MD

BRAD BAILEY

January 12, 2018

I just found out last night, that over a year ago Jim had died. I wish I would have known as I would have attended the services. My sincere apologies to the entire family. Jim gave me my first coaching job at Amherst and launched my career as a high school football coach, eventually leading to me being an offensive coordinator and a state championship. I umpired with Jim and had many good times with him. I lost contact over the years, but he meant a lot to me and taught me so much. My heart goes out to Camille and family. Brad Bailey

Sharon Ayersman

November 2, 2016

Dear Camille and girls, I was so sad to find out that Jim had passed away. We worked together at Middlesex High School for a few short years, but because of Jim, it was always a fun time. We stayed in touch by e-mail, maybe once or twice a year. It occurred to me recently that we hadn't caught up recently, when I discovered that he had left this earth for higher adventures. I'm so glad he was able to see his daughters become such fine women and to spend great times with his grandchildren. He will never be forgotten!

Richard chen

November 1, 2016

I didnt know him very well, but it still hurts to hear his life end too soon. He was principal of my high school for 8 1/2 years. I hope he's doing good in heaven as of now.

Christina Owen

August 19, 2016

I was saddened to hear of this news and echo the voices that a great leader in education has passed. Dr. Hedrick was principal when I worked at Green Hope 2 years several years ago. I loved how he was in the classroom and knew all that was going on around the school. I admired him and his ability to balance parents, students and faculty concerns. Sounds like he was a wonderful family man as well :) He will surely be missed!

Neal Ramee

August 16, 2016

Camille,

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. It was an honor to work with your husband as it is an honor to work with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Neal Ramee and Jonathan Blumberg on behalf of the Education Attorneys at Tharrington Smith, LLP

Terri and Richard Harne

August 14, 2016

Camille, Kristy and Marianne,
We are so sorry to hear about Jim. We have wonderful memories of times with your family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

August 8, 2016

For some moments in life there are no words. ~ David Seltzer, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

This is how I left after my interview with Dr. Hedrick last Julyno words, as he made my decision for me. I'm grateful for him bringing me out of my complacency and hiring me as the Director of the Health Science Academy and CDC at Athens Drive High School. He was a visionary on what I could offer to the school, especially entering Magnet status for the upcoming school year, unannounced at the time to all. He was a strong supporter of our Advisory Board for the Academy, and allowed me to make the best of what will come at Athens Drive The Center for Medical Sciences and Global Initiatives High School.
The world lost a great man.
In deepest sympathy,
Jennifer Hulsey

Meghan Grant

August 7, 2016

Dr. Hedrick hired me at GHHS and quickly became one of my favorite people. He pushed his staff to be the best they could possibly be and was our biggest protector. In his last semester at GHHS, he was my evaluator, and his investment in me as a person was just as meaningful to me as his guidance to me as an educator. I randomly ran into him at a lunch this past spring and was overjoyed with being able to hug his neck and hear that laugh of his. He was such a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

August 7, 2016

With deepest sympathy,

From: The Williamson Family, Cary NC

Howard Chang

August 7, 2016

Dear Camille,

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband. It sounds like he lived a rich and meaningful live both as an educator and as a family man. Please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time.

Yours truly,

Howard Chang

J. Rodriguez

August 6, 2016

I would like to send my deepest sorrow to my principal Dr. Camille Hedrick. I'm only a sophomore at Panther Creek High School and I wish her the best of luck and I hope she gets through this difficult time in her life.

Michele High

August 6, 2016

Camille,
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Hedrick. Of course, I only knew him when he was Mr. Hedrick. I admired both you and he and the knowledge that you brought to Spotsy High School. In addition, I admired the great marriage that you had and the friendship that you had throughout your life together. I will keep you and your daughters in my thoughts.

Pat Daly

August 6, 2016

Camille,
It is with great sorrow to learn of the passing of
James. He was a great person and touched many lives while always remembering where he came from. Bull and I were in the same class at GW and played together in high school. He was a team player
that gave his all every practice and game. I know he has already had to run a few extra laps in heaven for
Coach Pugh and Coach Wall. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Pat & Cathy Daly

Bob Wever

August 5, 2016

The obituary does full justice to the Jim Hedrick who I knew. I had the honor of working with Jim when he opened a new high school in Frederick County, VA. I remember him as a no nonsense leader who is remembered fondly by teachers who did what he expected of them and modeled for them- doing their best to make their students successful. What you saw was what you got with Jim, including his sometimes quirky sense of humor. I was proud to have Jim as a colleague and as a friend.

My prayers and thoughts are with Camille and the family

Steeges

August 5, 2016

Camille , Kristi, Paige and extended family,
The girls and I are very sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Jim. Darrell and I used to speak of all of you. You are a wonderful family and we are praying for you now. Love you all,
The Darrell Steege family
Evelyn, Nicole, Alexandra, and granddaughter Kaelyn

Coral Allmond

August 5, 2016

Dear Camille,Kristina and Marianne,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim today. I know that he was a great guy and I know that you all will miss him dearly. Girls, I had your Dad in my homeroom at GWHS and I went skiing with your Mom and the Latin Club several times.
Yours Truly, Coral Lee Hurt Allmond (GW Library)

Brian Kenedy

August 5, 2016

On behalf of my wife (Linda) and my daughters (Erin and Colleen) who were at Athens Drive HS during his tenure, we extend our deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Dr. Hedrick has the reputation of a change agent and he presided over a full spectrum of changes which impacted the our HS school in a profound way, putting Athens Drive on an ever more positive trajectory. I consider Dr. Hedrick a friend. I will sorely miss him. Whenever I spoke to him, his desire to make a difference in the lives of those around him was always the driving force in every situation.

Courtney Like-Mathews

August 5, 2016

Camille,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have never met your husband but I feel like I know him from talking to you about your kids, grandkids, and family at our interview. You are a wonderful person and I'm so very blessed to work with you in the near future.

Stay strong and I hope your kids and grand kids give you extra hugs in the coming weeks.

"God gives his greatest challenges to his toughest soldiers."

E Scott Saltzman, DMD PA

August 5, 2016

Dr James Hedrick was such an outstanding person and role model. He left an everlasting impression on my daughters when they attended Green Hope HS. Whenever I had the chance to converse with Jim he always had a great spirited smile! James will surely be missed by all.

August 5, 2016

Hello Camille,

I'm recalling Jim and I working together at Spotsy High as Assistant Principals. I learned so much from him. Lauren was saying to me yesterday that Jim was such a "neat person". I learned so much from him during my first years as an administrator. The one thing I'll always remember and that is Jim saying to me, "Cheryl always be firm, fair, and consistent". Take care and remember we love you.

Dr. Cheryl G. Watkins

August 5, 2016

To the Family,
I was so saddened to hear of "Bull" passing away. I played football with him at GW many years ago and after high school we were competitors as I went to Hampden-Sydney during the same time Bull was at Macon. He was a great teammate, a great competitor, and great man. I, too, am a Kappa Alpha. I mourn the loss of my brother. May God bless you and offer you comfort. Relish the thought that there are many out here who feel the same as I do about Bull.

Mike Adkins (Danville, Va.)

Derrick Evans

August 5, 2016

Camille,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Dr. Hedrick had a positive impact on the lives of many people, and his loss is deeply felt.

Philip Haley

August 5, 2016

I was fortunate to know Bull as a friend and teammate at GW and as an opponent when he was at Macon (his one mistake in life). He lead by example on and off the field and he obviously carried that trait trough his adult life..Many of my teammate at Hampden-Sydney remember him as fierce competitor. I am truly sorry for your loss. Bull will be missed by many!

J. C. Knowles

August 5, 2016

In behalf of the Apex Community, we are sadden to learn of the unexpected death of a great educator and friend Dr. James E. Hedrick. Our prayers go out the the family. He was a great friend of the students in his care.
J. C. Knowles
Apex Ambassador

James Neufer

August 5, 2016

I first met Dr. Hedrick when he became principal of Caroline High School in 2000. I was entering the second year of teaching and thought I knew everything and was going to save the world. It did not take Dr. Hedrick long to make me realize just how little I knew of this world. To this day I have no idea why Dr. Hedrick just didn't fire me and hire someone more capable. That would have been a very easy task. Yet for some reason he chose to believe in me and spent many hours, days, weeks, months, even years helping me to finally learn and understand my chosen profession. Under every lesson was one common theme, do what is best for your students. Just as I was beginning to turn the corner and realize that I could survive in this profession, I was dealt my first major blow as an educator. Dr. Hedrick announced that we was leaving Caroline to open a new school in Winchester. What seemed like a major loss actually turned out to be the first time that I truly felt self value as an educator. To this day the single greatest honor that I ever had was phone call from Dr. Hedrick when he asked me to join him at Millbrook High School. My application, rightly so, to Frederick County was turned down so fast, I do not think my resume ever touched the HR directors desk. But when Dr. Hedrick wanted something, he got it. In this case, he wanted me to teach at his school and I will never forget sitting outside of the HR director's office as Dr. Hedrick went in and made his case for hiring me. There is no greater honor that I will ever receive in my career than that. After two years of teaching, maturing, and growing at Millbrook, possibly the happiest years of my career, we both decided that life was going to take us in different directions. Dr. Hedrick was headed to North Carolina and I was about to get married. Dr. Hedrick told me that marriage would be the greatest joy and struggle of my life and that I would be dumb not to marry the women who was actually willing to marry me. As always, he was right. He told me there are schools everywhere and that God would show the way. I can never repay the debt I owe Dr. Hedrick, I can only promise to do everything I can to inspire the next generation of students and teachers. To help others learn and grow as I have. I do so in his memory and honor. I love and miss you very much Dr. Hedrick. God Speed.

The Eaton Family

August 5, 2016

Dr. Hedrick will always be remember as an exceptional educator and a remarkable human being. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

John Clapp

August 5, 2016

Dr. Hedrick was a great Principal, and I appreciated the life he brought to Athens Drive High School in my Junior and Senior years. He worked hard and put a lot of effort in everything that he did. He was a great man and deserves peace in heaven.

August 5, 2016

We extend our deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow.
Most sincerely,
The Department of Human Resources
Danville Public Schools

Sharon Nellis Ritenour

August 5, 2016

Fondly remembered by colleagues at Frederick County Public Schools, Winchester, VA. Dr. Hedrick served as the first principal of Millbrook High School from 2003-2005. Sincere condolences and sympathy to his family, friends, and co-workers in North Carolina.

Glenn Horton

August 5, 2016

I only met Dr. Hedrick briefly as we discussed my administrative internship. He struck me as a very forthright, passionate, and knowledgeable administrator. His career is an example of the type of educator I hope to become. He will truly be missed.

Glenn Horton

Bob Smith

August 5, 2016

JIm was a great colleague. I am glad to have had to know him at work as well as on the golf course. Lochmere will not be the same without him.

August 5, 2016

Both of my children knew Dr. Hedrick for the 8 years they were at Green Hope. We are all so sorry for your loss - Dr. Hedrick was a class act and really was passionate about his job. God Bless Mrs. Hedrick and the entire family.

The Augustine Family
2010 and 2014

Jamie Turner

August 5, 2016

I met Dr. Hedrick while coaching lacrosse at Athens. Though I only knew him a short time, I knew him to be very down to earth and a great man. Prayers to his family in this difficult time.

John Donelson

August 5, 2016

Coach Hedrick was a great teacher during the 1980's at GWHS as was Camille. Together, they helped make GWHS a special place not only as educators, but also as coaches. They touched many lives in a positive way. Thanks for your service.

John M. A. Donelson
GWHS 1982

Belinda Revels

August 5, 2016

Camille, sincere condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Belinda Revels (former ADK)

August 4, 2016

Camille, Kristie and Maryanne- We are so sorry to just learn of Jim's death. We enjoyed your family so much as neighbors and friends on Mill Lane in Gloucester. Your contributions to the Gloucester School System will never be forgotten. Please know that our love and prayers go out to you.
Jim and Eva Towell of Gloucester, Va.
Chris Towell of Aulander, NC and Matt Towell of Elizabeth City, NC

Trey Dodson

August 4, 2016

It is a time like this words are at a loss yet I am blessed for having him reoccurring in my life from day one.He is an example of two sides of the same kind. He approached life and education with a firm demeanor yet with such heart. I appreciate his humor and ability to reach out. He did that for me. I aspire to keep his spirit alive in the place that shaped him (GW)and am forever better for having known him for so long. There could never be enough gratitude to repay what he has done for me or any one of the many thousands of lives he has touched as colleagues, teachers, and mentors. He truly was a Superman in his field and I can only see this image as a fitting way of letting us know what he is doing now.

Kevin Hrehor

August 4, 2016

Dr. Hedrick was a consummate educator who bought out the best in his students and staff. He always wanted to make the Green Hope community great. And he did. He encouraged his students and staff, and protected them fiercely. I was blessed to know Dr. Hedrick during his tenure at GH. When my brother died, he attended his wake, and after I had been absent for a week and returned to class, he checked in with me the morning I returned to make sure I was ready to teach. I shared that I could not believe how many people showed up to honor my brother, and he reminded me that many who attended were there to support me, too. His kind words and gestures revealed the man he was. He didn't say much, but his actions always demonstrated unconditional support. I feel blessed to have known and worked with Dr. Hedrick. He was always a source of encouragement and stability, who I will miss sorely. I offer my sincere condolecences to his family. I am grateful to have worked with him for 9 years at Green Hope. Godspeed Dr. Hedrick. Go Falcons!

Sharon Villafranca

August 4, 2016

Praying for Camille, girls and grandkids during this sad time. May he RIP.
GHHS PTSA Board 2008-2011

Patricia Lebda

August 4, 2016

I loved sparring with him about college football - because he was one of the few that understood my passion. I keep all those he loved in my prayers - May God grant you strength & peace. He was a friend & mentor to so many - a true leader has been lost. Go Hookies my friend.

Trae Peoples

August 4, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Dr Hedrick I knew him freshman and sophomore year at green hope high school he was always smiling and listening to his radio. I send all my love and comfort to the family in this time of need all of our hearts are sadden. Anytime we feel down we can always look back on the good times of dr Hedrick. One funny memory I have of him is from my brother one time when Dr Hedrick forgot the pledge he had someone else say it Love you all much.

The Feuerhelms

August 4, 2016

Dear Hedrick family - our prayers are with you as you grieve the sudden, unexpected loss of your husband, father, grandpa brother, cousin, best friend, neighbor. To us, he was an educator committed to the success of his students and doing his best to maintain its tradition of excellence since it opened. He obviously took this same commitment to Athens Drive. I remember seeing Dr. Hedrick's pride and joy shine at everyfootball game (even when we weren't so great) and then turning the program around; the GH Falcon Regiment taking the field at half-time; the boys and girls track and field competing; the boys and girls basketball teams taking center court; the girls volleyball team beating Apex on their court for the first time in a while; the girls' soccer and LAX and boys and girls XCountry teams winning States; and the Back-To-Back Wachovia-Wells Fargo cups multiple times. He seemed to be at every event, winning or losing, and supporting his students...who were his extended family. Thank you for sharing him with us. Blessings to all of you.

Patrice Hardy

August 4, 2016

You were both great educators, but more importantly, you were great humans. He will be missed by many. My prayers and peace to you in this season and in the season beyond.
Patrice Hardy
Forever Julye's Special Assistant

Sandy Childrey

August 4, 2016

I appreciated and respected Dr. Hedrick and I'm grateful I had to opportunity to work for him. I can still see him practicing his golf swing in the hallway during class change and after school. Dr. Hedrick will be greatly missed. ADHS will not be the same next year. Hedrick family, you are in my prayers.

John Williams

August 4, 2016

Jim was a a great high school principal, never avoiding the very hard work to do what is right for students and teachers. His spirit uplifted all. It seems only a short time I knew him, but his impression is lasting. He moved the bar higher for us.

Gretta Dula

August 4, 2016

Camille: You and your beautiful family are in my prayers. Last week, Dr. Hedrick and I spoke about his cherished times with his granddaughters this summer. He was indeed a great man!
Sincerely, Gretta Dula.

Paul Thompson

August 4, 2016

Camille and family, my thoughts and prayers have been with you since I learned of Jim's untimely death. The two of you were part of the great GW family that I had the privilege of knowing. We took pride in his success in education (and yours as well). I had enjoyed seeing him on several occasions and communicating via email on several others. He was a fine guy and will be missed by many. Sincerest sympathies to all of you.

Patty & John Byrne

August 4, 2016

What an amazing family man! He loved his babies! His two daughters Mariann and Kristi and his 4 grandchildren. He loved his wife, and he loved his professsion.

Our educational program in NC will be lost without his wit and wisdom.

Mayor John and Patty Byrne loved being known as friends of Jim and Camille

We are sad for the entire family in Virginia and North Carolina. He loved each of you!
The angels are singing a hardy welcome for such was this man!

God Bless and love - Patty and John Byrne

Tracey Weigold

August 4, 2016

Dr Hedrick was a GREAT man. He inspired and supported many educators. He was a role model for countless students to excel in all that their endeavors. He will be missed by a multitude of people from so many different communities, and schools. My heartfelt condolences are sent to his family.

Phyllis Spencer

August 4, 2016

Camille & Family,

My deepest condolences to you. Dr. Hedrick was loved and cherished by so many. I love the way his essence was captured in his obituary. He will definitely be missed by his WCPSS family. Peace and Blessings.

Mike Walsh

August 4, 2016

Camille & family, your loss is also our loss of a Brother. James and I shared the ride to/from Boy's Weekend in June, played a round of golf, and rekindled the fraternal love between us. The ranks of Kappa Alpha Order have lost a true knight. 'Dieu et les dames' mike Walsh

August 4, 2016

Dr. Hedrick will truly be missed in my heart, and especially each time I enter Athens Drive High School. Family, you will forever be in my prayers.

Geraldine Watson (West Cary Middle)

Carol Jenkins

August 4, 2016

Camille and family- my thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jim, who would constantly keep me on my toes with his legal and policy questions about testing and what was best for kids. Jim was a beacon of light for education and for WCPSS. He leaves behind not just a wonderful family but a legacy of educational leadership. He will be sorely missed.

Lawrence Olds

August 4, 2016

Camille and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Coach Hedrick taught me so much about football and life. I grieve with you. Those years I spent with him on the football field and with you (Camille) in the classroom were some of the best years of my life. I am praying for you. God bless you in this time of need. Thank you Coach Hedrick for seeing in me what I couldn't see in myself!!! GWHS!!!

David Evans

August 4, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Hedrick family. Sending lots of love.

August 4, 2016

Camille and family: all of you are in my prayers.
Love and hugs,
Jeri Jeffries

Susan Evans

August 4, 2016

Camille, My heart goes out to you and the family over this untimely loss. Jim will be greatly missed!

Jim Messina

August 4, 2016

Dr. Hedrick was very kind to our family. I am thankful for his time with us, and will carry his kindness with me.

Sherri Morris

August 4, 2016

Camille,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Katherine Pendergraft

August 4, 2016

This is a great loss to the WCPSS community. It was an honor to work for Dr H. He was an absolute champion for his teachers.

Perry Woods

August 4, 2016

Thank you for sharing him and his service to our community.

Donna Scanlon

August 4, 2016

Dr Hedrick and Family,

Please accept my sincerest sympathies. Even though I only worked with Dr Hedrick a short time, he made a very positive mark on my life. I pray for peace, comfort and healing for your family during this time.

Donna Scanlon

Chuck Vipperman

August 4, 2016

Bull remained a wonderful supporter of G.W. Football. RIP, big guy.

Fenton Family

August 4, 2016

Thank you for all you have done for Green Hope High School. You have had a positive influence on many families in Wake County.

Marc Landry

August 4, 2016

Camille and Family,
My prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Sincere condolences,

Vittert Family

August 4, 2016

To the Hedrick Family,

Wishing you condolences on the loss of a man who touched so many lives. He was quick to share a proud story of his kids and pictures of his grandchildren. Our prayers are with each of you.

Debra Rushing

August 4, 2016

Dear Family of Dr. Hedrick,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss.
I first met Dr. Hedrick at a Teacher of the Year Banquet in 2012, honoring my daughter, a first year teacher at Green Hope High School. At the banquet, it was so refreshing and warming to see how proud he was of my daughter, as well as how he was investing his time and talent as an educator, to mentor and encourage her as she began her teaching career. Throughout, the next few years, I heard many stories of how awesome Dr. Hedrick was from Amanda, and of how much he supported his staff. After 4 years of teaching, she decided to leave Green Hope and return to graduate school to pursue a career as a school administrator. Dr. Hedrick played a major part in this decision; just one more of many educator's lives I am sure he inspired. I am certain you will be hearing many mores stories about how he touched other lives in the same way in the coming days. It is my hope and prayer, that this legacy will bring comfort, healing and pride to your entire family during this difficult time.

Kathryn Chontos

August 4, 2016

Camille and Family,
Words can't adequately express my sadness for the loss of such a great principal and friend. I enjoyed every opportunity to talk with Dr. Hedrick, always taking away some new tidbit to apply to my own work. He was an encouragement and mentor to many colleagues and students over the years and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Che-Von Stone

August 4, 2016

Camille and family,
I am wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time and pray that you will find this peace in the wonderful memories that you will now hold dear in your heart.

Nicole Goins

August 4, 2016

I'll never forget the compassion and tenderness in Dr. Hedrick's words when my son was hospitalized last year with type 1 diabetes. From that moment on, we shared a bond-including my son-talking blood sugars and pumps. He even came to my classroom to show me his new CGM he was using. What a sweet moment.

Dr. Hedrick, you will always be remembered for your unconditional love for children-including your sweet grandchildren. Thank you for sharing precious stories of them. I'll miss those "teachable" moments at our faculty meetings. You have created memories to be cherished forever.

Pam Bandy

August 4, 2016

Missing the old times with you guys! Had hoped a few years back Dr Bull would be the principal at GW...knew he would be a good one. Will never forget the interesting teething toe Bull provided. Love to the family and glad you had him in your life as long as you did. David and Pam Bandy

August 4, 2016

Camille, my prayers are with you and your family. I always enjoyed talking to Jim.

Doug Hooper

Bill Setliff

August 4, 2016

To all the Hedrick family, My sincere thoughts and prayers to all the family at this sad time. "Bull" was an awesome friend, and teammate, as we had some great moments together. He will surly be missed.

Andre Smith

August 4, 2016

Camille, Please accept my sincere condolences words cannot express the lives that Jim has touched. He has been an inspiration to many and a great colleague.

The Perks Family

August 4, 2016

Best decade of my teaching career. Dr. Hedrick truly understood the difference between leadership and management and helped GH become an amazing place for students and staff. Never missed an opportunity to make my girls feel special during their frequent visits. We will always have fond memories.

August 4, 2016

We want to express our deepest heartfelt condolences to Camille and her entire family after hearing of Jm's passing. He had a major impact on the lives of so many as a coach, teacher, and administrator. Betty & Turnley Todd (Gloucester, VA)

Robert Haskins

August 4, 2016

Camille : sorry to hear about Jim's death I have fond memories of both you and Jim as teachers at George Washington high school

Bobby Guthrie

August 4, 2016

I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Hedrick's death. I always enjoyed talking with him, especially about athletics, and he was a tremendous supporter of athletics. As I have thought many times, Dr. Hedrick was a great administrator, but was even a better person! My prayers are with Camille and the Hedrick family.

Kevin Taylor

August 4, 2016

Dr. Hedrick hired me to Green Hope and I will always remember him telling me, related our men's tennis team, "Coach, just remember we're all behind you - win or tie". Good guy. My condolences to the Hedrick family.

Coach Reed

August 4, 2016

What a surprise when I received a phone call of Jim's death.
He was a student, student athlete, and he and Camille were fellow teachers at George Washington High School.
He along with several former football players became members of the coaching staff and added to the success of the football program.
I applaud his success in the education field and would be proud and honored to call him "Doctor".
Condolences to Camille and his extended family.

Ruth Lawrence

August 3, 2016

Sorry for your loss Prayers for MR. Hedrick's Family wife children ,grandchildren and his siblings.

Janet Hedrick

August 3, 2016

With fond memories of my cousin and friend, who I always knew as "Junior" Hedrick. I will always remember playing football as youngsters and my ending up with a dislocated and chipped pinkie finger - it's still crooked today.

Pam Johnson

August 3, 2016

I'll never forget the day Marianne and her dad were dancing at her wedding. The look of pride on his face was worth more than any and all items in the Museum of History. He was one proud dad. And, rightly so. He and his wife brought into this world a couple of women that are change makers. I had to chuckle while reading the obituary. If I could see through the veil, I'm pretty sure "Doctor" Papa Hedrick would also be chuckling while using a full suite of wildly inappropriate words and KA drinking songs. He was a live wire! RIP Doctor Hedrick.

Dan Newell

August 3, 2016

Camille, everyone here at GW, especially those of us who played for him, will always remember Bull for his sense of humor and his stinging sarcasm. His antics along side Coach Pugh, Sonny, Shorty Brown, butch, Vern and Pedro are legendary. Always sought his advice during my Coaching career and he was always painfully honest. They don't make them like Jim anymore. Fitting that the last time we saw each other was on the sidelines at a GW game last Fall. Blessings to you and the family.

Donni Hatcher

August 3, 2016

Camille, my heart hurts so much for you and your family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers! I wish I could be there to give you a hug. I know he was a great companion, father and grandfather to you all. Love Donni Hatcher

Bill Chavis

August 3, 2016

Jim and I had a lot in common since we both were from Danville and attended GWHS. In Amherst, we ran, taught, and socialized together. The Hedrick family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jay Plummer

August 3, 2016

Jim, we will miss you!!! Many stories could be shared about all of our good times playing football at RMC and life with our brothers at the KA House. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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