Freddy Hedrick age 83 of rural Crawfordsville, passed away, 9:19 AM Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Ben Hur Health and Rehab, Crawfordsville.  He had been in failing health the past few years.  He married Malinda Rivers on September 17,1961 in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.  She preceded him death, December 2, 2020.

Fred was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School and a life resident of the area.  He was employed 23 by Crawfordsville Schools as the Director of Transportation.  He was also a full-time farmer while employed at the school.  Freddy was a 'man of the land and loved farming, even after retirement he enjoyed helping his son Tony on the farm.  He and Malinda were life members of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. In their free time they enjoyed camping around the country. Fred also enjoyed attending farm toy shows and collecting vintage farm toys.

Surviving are: a daughter Diana Wilbert of Crawfordsville. Daughter-in-law Laura Fry Hedrick of rural Waynetown. Grandchildren; Mike (fiance' Emily Jarvis) Morgan, Matt (Tasha) Morgan, Travis (Amber) Wilbert, T.J. Hedrick, Taylor (Abbie) Hedrick.  Great-grandchildren; Mikaela, Kainen, Cameron, Casen, Madison, Carson, Grayson, Hutson and Ryker.   His brother, William (Mary) Hedrick of West Lafayette, two sister-in-laws; Carolyn Hedrick of Crawfordsville and Janet Rivers of Waynetown.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.   He was preceded in death by his, wife Malinda, son Tony, a brother Danny Hedrick, son-in-law Glenn Wilbert, Jr and brother-in-law David Rivers.

Visitation hours are 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, June 17, 2024 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.  Visitation also an hour prior to funeral services at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 18th, at the Church with Pastor Warren Stewart officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Women's Resource Center, Crawfordsville.  Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate is assisting the family.  Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or leave a condolence.