HEDRIC

Craig David Hedric, age 55, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. Craig was a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas General Division. He was born in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Darrell and Jan (Rapp) Hedric. He is survived by his wife Annette, daughter Alyssa and son Taylor, his parents, sister Kim Morrical and brother-in-law Phil Morrical, nephew Kyle Morrical, sisters-in-law Theresa and Beth Thomas, nephew Brad Fite, and many, many friends and colleagues. Visitation will be held from 3:30 - 7:30pm on Friday, November 18 at Talawanda High School. A memorial service will be held beginning at 7:30pm at the Talawanda Performing Arts Auditorium following the visitation. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in the name of Craig and Annette Hedric to the Mellen Center at the Cleveland Clinic, 1950 E 89th St, Cleveland, OH 44106 or the ALS Association of Central and Southern Ohio Chapter, 1170 Old Henderson Rd #221, Columbus, OH 43220. Condolences may be made on line at:

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Published by Kentucky Enquirer on Nov. 16, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Craig Hedric

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58 Entries

Bill Morrisey

July 5, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Leslie Lape

November 10, 2024

My heart is still with you and the children Annette.

A.J. Iverson

November 9, 2023

With blessings to all the Hedrics Family. There's probably not more than a few days, maybe a week or two, when Craig doesn't come up in my thoughts or conversations. I take any opportunity to refer to something Craig said in private, when Prosecutor or on his bench. I am proud to have known him. Craig was always there to listen to and provide a not-for-publication joke, of course about his kid's sports, Miami Redskins. My wife graduated Miami too. In the same ceremony as Ben Roethlisberger. Craig liked to tell the story of the Miami football Coach, Terry Hoeppner, who claimed he signed Ben, because he was the only coach who learned how to properly say his last name! Actually Coach Hoeppner verified this "fact" when he was guest speaker at one of our WC-Liberty Rotary Friday morning breakfast meetings. The 12-13 years I was around Craig seems like a lifetime of good memories. I still have a bunch of stories with and about Craig to share. My recollections about Craig have been influenced by a fairly recent (it seems) loss of our oldest grandchild, Parker, who was only 16. He and my daughter lived with us for almost his first 9 years and then they moved all the way to Trenton. Every time we visit Parker's site (on Oxford-Trenton Road) my thoughts drift to Craig and others who rank up there. Again, my blessings to all the Hedrics'.

William Savage

April 14, 2017

We went to Talawanda High School at the same time. I graduated 1978 and he graduated 1979, he was a great friend in high school, we would talk all the time. He was a great friend. I will miss you my friend.

So glad I caught up with Craig after a 30-ish year lapse

Van Sherman

December 7, 2016

Van Sherman

December 7, 2016

So terribly sad. I know the loss for Hedric family is huge and Kay and I extend our sincere condolences. But just having seen Craig at Kristina Ponder's wedding and reconnected with him after 30 years makes it all so shocking. He was a good man and leaves a big hole to fill.

Susan Burkman Harding

December 6, 2016

Mr. and Mrs. Hedric, I was so sad to hear of this tragedy. Craig was a great big brother type to grow up next door to. He gave me laughs and was fun to run in to at basketball games. I will always be grateful to have known him!

November 23, 2016

Please accept our condolences. His unexpected death is a tragic loss to his family, friends, and the Butler County legal community.

Chuck and Sinda Conliff

Chris Fries

November 21, 2016

To the Hedric family...condolences for the loss of Craig. I will miss talking with him or the occasional e-mail over the state of Miami football and basketball. I was able to get to know Craig from mutual friend Dave Purcell, as I heard many stories of Craig, Dave and Adam Waltzer managing the basketball team headed by Ron Harper and gang over the past 30 years. He was a familiar face at Millett Hall or Yeager Stadium and I will miss him greatly. He was a proud son and a proud father and husband. My prayers are for you to remember all of the good about him, and what he accomplished. God bless your family

Leslie Lape

November 21, 2016

Annette, I was shocked to learn of Craig's sudden passing. I know you are a strong woman and will be devoted to your children. I don't know why the Lord takes all the good ones, and Craig was sure one of them. I have missed you and if I can help in any way, please call on me. Love to you and family.

Pat Haidet Catarrinho

November 20, 2016

I want to express my sympathy to Jan and Darrell Hedric on the passing of their son, Craig. I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know that my prayers are with you and the family.

Sarah Pecor

November 20, 2016

Alyssa, I was so sad and very sorry to hear about your father's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

John Carr

November 18, 2016

What a shock. Our condolences and prayers to the Hedric family and especially to Jan and Darrell.

Gale Fleenor

November 18, 2016

To all of Craig's family I'm so sorry for your loss. What wonderful person and he will be missed by many.

Kren Litteral

November 18, 2016

Annette, Prayers for you and your family. So, so sorry to hear this. May the Lord watch over Craig.

November 18, 2016

My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Lean on God for strength. IN my losses, I knew God was holding on to me before I even ask for strength. HE will carry you through. Yell, scream, cry. It doesn't matter. God understands the pain as he felt when he gave his son Jesus for us. I've been where you are today. God will help one day at a time. Blessings to all. Shirley (Gabbard) SmithEstep

November 18, 2016

So sorry to hear of his passing. He truly was a good man and we will miss him. Condolences to the family.

Judge George McCarthy

Sonia Schultz

November 18, 2016

Annette and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rhonda Freeze

November 18, 2016

My deepest sympathy,thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Scott Frederick

November 18, 2016

Annette and family.. our deepest sympathies. As a young lawyer, Craig was always someone I wanted to be around. He understood the human aspect of clients and how to work for a fair result. As a prosecutor and well respected judge, you always knew that fairness was his goal.

I was proud to call him a friend and colleague and now am sad he has passed way too soon. He will be sorely missed by many.

Scott, Sharon Frederick and family.

Bob Hoffman

November 17, 2016

Very sorry to learn of Craig's passing. My thoughts and prayers to Annette and family.

Jennifer Imhulse - Gilmartin

November 17, 2016

Warm thoughts and prayers to the entire family ...

A.J. Iverson

November 17, 2016

Craig was one of those very rare individuals whom I consider to be anchors in my life. He always had time to visit, whether it was at some social gathering, or at Kroger's when he was picking up dinner or drinks for one of the kid's teams. Craig's smile was warm and friendly and with not just a bit of quiet strength and confidence. Annette, Taylor and Alyssa..., he was a great guy. He will be missed by those who even knew him from a chance meeting. My first "meeting" with Craig was when he was a prosecutor and I ended up being a jury foreman. There have been a whole bunch of years since then and many enjoyable memories. Craig, my prayers go out to your family. May you rest in peace, Pal.

Marsha Ullery

November 17, 2016

Annette, Taylor and Alyssa-I am so sorry for your loss. Craig was a wonderful, fun loving, generous and accomplished man. He will be deeply missed by not only friends and family, but by the entire community-he touched so many lives

Marsha, Austin and Beth (Telander) Ullery

Tim and Kelly Derickson

November 17, 2016

When sorrow touches your life, may love be your borrowed strength, your quiet comfort, your healing hope...with deepest sympathy

Brad Osborne

November 17, 2016

Annette and kids, Coach, Jan, and Kim, words can't fill the hole, but please have hope for strength and peace as you work through this grieving. "HONORABLE", as an adjective, not just a title, is the best way I can describe Craig. He was like a "Little Brother" to all of us who were lucky to be a part of the Miami University Men's Basketball Team during the 70's. You have lost a fine man. We'll miss you 'Cedric'.

Crystal and Mike Davis

November 17, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers to Craig's family. We have thought of you often during these past few days and can only express our deepest sympathy.
Crystal and Mike Davis

jack garretson

November 17, 2016

annette
i have many wonderful memories of sharing our profession with craig. he and i tried many difficult criminal cases and would share strategies and plans. he moved on to be a highly respected prosecutor who tried many important cases. he then took his experiences to the bench where he was respected as a judge who understood cases from both perspectives.
i can hardly believe he is gone. too good a man and too soon. i recently retired and craig was the last judge i met with to express my gratitude for his fairness in my cases and to reflect upon our cases over the years. i wish you and your family the best in this difficult time. know that he accomplished much in our profession. he was a good friend in addition to a good colleague. our thoughts are with you.
jack garretson

Court Services Deputies, BCSO

November 17, 2016

Words can not express how we feel. Our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.

Dave Albrecht

November 16, 2016

Annette, Taylor, and Alyssa - I want to reach out and express my deepest condolences for your loss. As an attorney, I was fortunate to build a friendship with your husband and father. He was a mentor to so many and someone I could go to with questions or for advice. I am grateful for his guidance and assistance. Our discussions would consist of 10% business, 10% golf, and 80% our families. I pray that you all find peace and comfort knowing how much he loves you.

Michelle Gusmus

November 16, 2016

Annette, Alyssa, and Taylor,

We are so deeply saddened to hear of Craig's sudden passing. Words are simply not enough to express our sincere sympathies for the pain you must be going through to have lost him so soon. Please know that we are all here for you and will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. With much love, Michelle, Bryan, Makenzie, & Quinn

Terri Coolidge

November 16, 2016

My heart goes out to The Hedric Family, as i went to school with Craig. And he was always a sweet guy. He always knew how to cheer you up or give you that smile to brighten your day. I wasn't feeling too well at school as I had just gotten braces. He looked at me and gave me his famous smile and said, stainless steel gives sex appeal. I never forgot this, he made my day and from that day on I was proud of my braces just as he was his. He really knew how to bring a smile to your face with his gentle personality and kind heart. I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure he has given you all lots of great memories. My condolences to you the Hedric Family.

Erik Williamson

November 16, 2016

Craig was a fine man and I was so saddened to learn of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to Annette and the rest of the family during this very difficult time.

Michele Gressel

November 16, 2016

Family and friends: My sympathy on this terrible, shocking loss. Craig will be long remembered by his colleagues and associates at the Court and in the Bar Association.

Randy Meador

November 16, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the whole Hedric family.

Judge Everett Krueger

November 16, 2016

I just came to know Craig over the last few years at our conferences. I learned of his Miami of Ohio roots and love for their sports program. I learned of his children's sports. I feel I made a connection and made a new friend and now that is lost. I extend my deepest sympathy to Craig's family and many close friends and his colleagues.

Edna Moore

November 16, 2016

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Anna Darner-O'Neill

November 16, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for you all. Take comfort in knowing how well known and loved Craig was.

Jim & Monica Smith

November 16, 2016

With our deepest sympathy and prayers to Judge Hedric's wife and family. He was a blessing to know. A wonderful and kind man.

Patrick Allen

November 16, 2016

What a shock to learn of Judge Hedric's death. Whenever I was in the Courthouse, I made a point to try to see him just to say hello. He presided over my last jury trial. Whenever we saw each other I inquired about Coach Hedric, who I knew through Miami/UD basketball. The legal community is surely lessened by his death. The family is in my prayers.

Guy Guckenberger

November 16, 2016

I am so sorry. I really liked Judge Hedrick.

Wayde, Barb & Tim Hartwick

November 16, 2016

We are sorry to hear of Craig's passing. I so enjoyed coaching the baseball "Wolfpack" with him and getting to know Taylor. Craig's ever-present enthusiasm was contagious - we were fortunate to call him a friend. So sorry for your loss.

Shirley Schubenski

November 16, 2016

Craig was a wonderful person, he will be sadly missed by many. Condolences to his family!

Toni Sergent

November 16, 2016

Annette, Taylor, and Alyssa and family such a great loss in your family. Always enjoyed you all when you came to see Bailey Prayers are with you.

Sam, Julie & Bree Appel

November 16, 2016

We don't know how to heal your pain, but wish we could. Please know you are in our prayers and we wish you well.

Cathy (Beasley) Edwards

November 16, 2016

My heart breaks for you all. May God bless you all during this difficult time and carry you through the days ahead.

Cynthia Brown

November 16, 2016

To the Hedric Family - I had the privilege of working with Craig within the Butler County court system when he was a defense attorney, a prosecutor, and a judge. He was always fair, professional, but most of all honorable. His smiling face will be missed by all...God Bless.

Deby & Mike Sage

November 16, 2016

Annette, Alyssa and Taylor...and the Rest of the Family,
We are beyond shocked and sadden by your loss. We just can't stop thinking about Craig and you all! We will see you soon so we can give you a hug and express our sadness in person. Prayers for you all for the strength to live your life without him.

Kathy Parker

November 16, 2016

Annette, Alyssa, and Taylor - I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could wrap you in my arms. I will not be at the service, as I am flying to Atlanta on Friday to take care of some Andy business. Prayers for your family and healing.

Kathy Parker

November 16, 2016

Annette, Taylor, and Alyssa - I am heartbroken for you and wish I could wrap you all in my arms. I will not be able to make the service, as I am flying to Atlanta Friday to take care of some Andy business. I love you all, and pray for healing.

Mike Ranieri

November 16, 2016

I feel very fortunate to have known Craig - he was a great person and a class act. His presence at Miami games will be missed, but never forgotten. His family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 16, 2016

We don't have the words to express our grief. We love this family so much. God Bless all of them
Donna and Dick Morris

Thomas, Holly, & Hayden Espy

November 16, 2016

Annette, Taylor, and Alyssa - Our hearts are so heavy for you. Lean on those who love you, as they are many. And may we all find comfort in the many amazing memories we have of Craig. We love you dearly.

November 15, 2016

To the Hedric Family.... So sorry to hear about your loss.... God bless Craig and your family and remember the good times. What a great Person, Husband and Father. Joe and Lori Tricase

Keith Williams

November 15, 2016

The family has my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow....may God bless you.

Teresa and Doug Crawford (Retired BCSO)

November 15, 2016

TO THE HEDRIC FAMILY ... A GREAT MAN GONE TO SOON ... MAY CRAIG REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF PAIN ... REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES.

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