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Maynard Hedrick Obituary
In 2009, Dale was proud to return to teach music in Wytheville at George Wythe High School and Scott Memorial Middle School. Dale dedicated his life to teaching young people through the art and discipline of music and will be remembered for the positive and enduring influence he had on his students.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Brad Simpson officiating. Interment will follow in Berea Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.highlandfuneralservice.com.
Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, is handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maynard Hedrick
Latisa Hubbard
June 18, 2012
I will forever miss a loving and caring director and friend. May God be with you and your family.
Steve Watts
June 13, 2012
To the Hedrick family:
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Hedrick's passing, and I hate that it has taken so long for me to post something here. Mr. Hedrick had a great impact on my life and taught me so much, more than just a love for music. One of my fondest memories and probably the proudest for me as a member of the Marching Generals was at the 1995 state semi-final game. He instilled in all of us to improve what we did, not to compete against others, but to compete against ourselves and make each performance better. Because of Mr. Hedrick, I try to always be early and hate it when I am late. The education system not only lost a great music teacher but also a great educator. When you awoke in Heaven, among those to great you were my parents whom had great respect for you. You will be sorely missed. May God grant you eternal rest. And because of you, WCHS was the best.
Marching Generals Tuba Player
Class of 1996
June 12, 2012
Mr. Hedrick was one of my Son Zach Ewen's favorite teachers at CAMS. He loved playing the drums in the band. When Mr. H left, he never really got over it and dropped out of band, but still loves music. Mr. Hedrick made a wonderful contribution to our Botetourt County music program. He has touched many lives in his life and influenced the band music scene. Our sincere sympathy to his family and close friends.
Erin Jackson
June 7, 2012
Mr. Hedrick, i hope you get to read this. I love you and Miss you. I wish RIP meant Return if possible.
Diana Albert & Emily A. Wilkins
June 6, 2012
Mr. Hedrick was a positive influence in my daughter's music and she would not be the musican she is today with out his teaching. He was a totally awesome guy and band director and will be sadly missed. We are sending prayers for peace and comfort in this time.
Connie & Jim Hall
June 5, 2012
The Staff at Dominion Music send our thoughts and prayers with all of his family, students and peers. He will be sadly missed.
Gavin Davis
June 5, 2012
Mr Hedrick changed my life and helped me fall in love with music of all types. He was way more than a teacher, he was a mentor, and a friend to me! I will forever cherish the days at WCHS in marching, concert, and jazz band. Love you "Hedrick"...
Juanita Payne
June 4, 2012
Thank you Mr Hedrick! You taught me that your life should not be graded by the medals you win but, by the lives you touch and make better! I will always love you Dale Hedrick! Thank you for giving me the moment that will always be my most fondest memory from William Campbell High School......The day we WON Band Of The Day and my sister was right there right beside me!
The music in Heaven just got a lot sweetier!
June 4, 2012
This Scott Belcher, band director for Nelson County High School. I wish to express my sincere condolence to Dale's Family. Dale was a wonderful band director and friend. I will miss him.
Kevin Smith
June 4, 2012
Mr. Hedrick is the most influential teacher I have ever had! He has done a lot for all his students throughout his career and I am extremely grateful for all he did for me. I would not be the man I am today if it weren't for his guidance and belief in me. I send my condolences to his family and I hope you will be able to gain some comfort in the fact that he is in a much better place and still here on earth because of the impact he has had on so many people. Thank you Mr. Hedrick for everything!!
Bret Jennings
June 4, 2012
I still remember my days at William Campbell Middle and High School in the band. Mr. Hedrick was a fantastic teacher and had a great passion for music. I spent many years watching him diagram marching Band formations and instructing many classes in marching, jazz and concert band. I will always remember the day we won band if the day at one of the competitions we attended. He taught me to play trombone which I continued to play throughout college. I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. He was a great teacher and person. He will be missed.
seagle family
June 3, 2012
I would just like to thank the Lord for the opportunity he gave my children (kaitlin blevins and courtney seagle) with this wonderful mentor. He not only taught them through music, but made a lasting impression that they will remember forever.
Michelle Carpenter
June 3, 2012
Mr. Hedrick was a wonderful teacher who taught more than music. He taught his students discipline and enthusiasm as well as how to develop a passion for music. It was an honor to be one of his students. He will be missed.
Carol Ann Johnson
June 3, 2012
The best band director I ever had. Wishing the family comfort and peace at this time. God bless you.
Sharee Harlow
June 3, 2012
mr. hedrick was a good teacher and marching band director and he will surely b missed.
Suzan Callahan Aker
June 2, 2012
I am so thankful to have known Dale, and to be able to have called him "friend". I truly regret not being able to come home to Wytheville for the band reunion last year & seeing Dale & everyone instead of through FB. There are plenty of memories of band camps & band bus road trips, but a memory that has always stuck w/ me is the look on Dale's face when he shared w/ us, & showed us one time the exact location where his father proposed to his mother. A proud, loving son! He will be greatly missed by the class of 1981 who was blessed to have had him as a classmate.
Kristina Delp
June 2, 2012
I had the pleasure of having Mr. Hedrick as my band director. He was such an inspiration to everyone in the band. He would always leave us with little bits of wisdom. He will be sadly missed.
Eric Dunn
June 2, 2012
Dale was a great man and a great band director. He was always professional and always encouraging to the people around him. A man of his caliber is rare and he will be greatly missed.
Gwen Duncan
June 2, 2012
Mr. Hedrick was a blessing to our children, Abby & Zack. He will always have a special place in our hearts. -Duncan Family
Robin Bolton
June 2, 2012
Dale was a wonderful teacher, band director, and friend. He turned a very small marching band at James River High School into one of the best in the state. He was loved and respected not only by his students but also by his band parents. His leadership touched each of us in a way that will be remembered for the rest of our lives. Thank you for loving and respecting us in return. You are truly missed1
Judy Reynolds
June 2, 2012
I used to teach with Dale at WCHS. He was a wonderful friend and teacher. We had just started talking in FB a while back. So sorry to hear of his passing, What great man.
Temika Nowlin Younger
June 2, 2012
I had the extreme pleasure of knowing Mr. Hedrick from William Campbell Middle School and High School. I was among a small group of brass section who he allowed to participate in marching band beginning in the 7th grade. I was blessed to be a part of the wonderful music program he developed from 7th grade to 12th grade. Those were some of the best years of my life. Most of my high school memories are of "our dad". And yes, they called us Hedricks Kids but we wouldn't have had it any other way. He taught me a love for music and pushed me to excel far beyond what I ever thought I could. I continue pursuing music now because of him. He left a mark on WCHS that none of us will forget! He made us the "BEST". We loved and respected him and even more so now. He will be greatly missed but always remembered! Much love to the family and Rest in Sweet Peace Mr. Hedrick!
marie watts-anderson
June 2, 2012
You changed how I thought about music and life. You were a great teacher. You are in my best memories of high school. Loved but never forgotten.
Frances & Frank Emerson
June 2, 2012
Dale was an extremely talented musician and educator, who set an example for his students and everyone who were lucky enough to know him. He was a fair, kind, generous and extremely capable, real man. Wytheville, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the entire music world will miss him and is grateful to have had him in our midst.
Jennifer Hendrix
June 2, 2012
Mr. Hedrick was a wonderful teacher! I was his student at William Campbell Middle and High School. He always expected the best from his students and would not accept anything less. He would push us to achieve greatness. When he went to WCHS there were just a few members in the band (less than 20) and when I graduated in 95 we had over 80 in the marching band that year. He took a bunch of kids from the middle of nowhere and made us great. There's no telling how many megaphones he owned, and broke, during his time at WC. Our band was a family and he was our "Dad". Other kids in our school would call us Hedricks kids but we didn't care because we were proud of that! My senior year we got superior ratings at every competition and Band of the Day at two. I could go on and on with stories of him and could probably write a book! He will be greatly missed by so many. And he will always be respected! My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
Tiny Dove
June 2, 2012
Dale will be missed greatly and I am very proud to have such a good man teach the art of music to my two children. My condolences to his family.
Joseph Campbell
June 2, 2012
Dale was a gentleman and a scholar that will be missed by everyone that he touched and those that didn't have the opportunity meet him. A nicer man you wouldn't meet. Godspeed Dale. RIP my friend.
Joey Campbell
Jessica Lombard-Phelps
June 2, 2012
I was blessed to have known Mr. Hedrick during my middle school years at WCMS through concert band. He was very willing to help and made sure I had what I needed because we were not financially able at the time. That meant a lot to me and my family. He especially had an impact on my brother who was very involved with marching band. He always looked up to and respected Mr. Hedrick a great deal. He was such an amazing, talented person.The lives he has influenced here is unimaginable, even for our small town. So many people morning this loss. Prayers and condolences to his family and close friends during this time. *Mr. Hedrick, you have left one heck of a legacy here and you will NEVER be forgotten....
David Huddle
June 2, 2012
Dale was a wonderful friend, musician and teacher. I feel very blessed to have reconnected with Dale upon his return to GWHS. My condolences to his family, friends and students.
Frank Pugh
June 2, 2012
Dale was an inspiration to me. He made me want to be a better teacher and a better person.
June 2, 2012
Thank you Dale for the positive influence that you had on my son Scott. You were always his role model and mentor since he first met you in Band class. There was not a day that passed that he did not speak of you and of all the good times and as well as the bad that you were having to face. My son considered you as his big brother and for that I am always appreciative. Your memories will never fade. Bonnie A. Lewis, Winston-Salem , N. C.
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