William R. Hedgecock

July 12, 1919 - February 9, 2017

William R. Hedgecock Age 97, Hamilton passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Westover Retirement Community. He was born July 12, 1919 in Brooksville, Kentucky, the son of E. Garrard and Flannie (McClanahan) Hedgecock. He was a 1937 graduate of Hamilton High School and a graduate of Hamilton Business College. He served in the U. S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer during World War II, receiving an honorable discharge. He married Marian “Dolly” Deinzer on November 27, 1946 and she preceded him in death on October 30, 2016, three weeks prior to their 70th wedding anniversary. Bill was employed by The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for 33 years and later served as Ticket Manager for the Cincinnati Bengals, retiring in 1982. He was also associated with the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club and the Toronto Blue Jays. While living in Florida, he volunteered many years with the Gainesville Police Department. He was a member of Hugh L. Bates Lodge #686, F&AM, Past Commander of Hamilton Commandery #41, Knights Templar and other Masonic organization. Bill was a Kentucky Colonel and was a member of The Presbyterian Church, Hamilton. He is survived by his son Craig R. Hedgecock, Gainesville, Florida and grandchildren, Robert E. Hedgecock and Meredith Hedgecock. He was preceded in death by his wife, “Dolly”, a son, Gary W. Hedgecock and his sister, Glenda Bonner. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com