Ronald 'Ronnie' Carl Hedrick GILMER — Ronald “Ronnie” Carl Hedrick died September 29, 2014, at his home in Gil­mer, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Hedrick was born January 5, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Ida May Tickle Hedrick and Carl Greene Hedrick. He grew up in Bluefield, West Virginia. He married Ruth Alene Jackson in 1976. Ronnie served in the U.S. Navy and then worked for Southwestern Bell/AT&T for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the American Legion and First United Methodist Church in Gilmer. Mr. Hedrick is survived by his wife, Ruth; stepdaughter, Deborah Ruth Kent (Eddie Kent); grandchildren, LaDonna Fox Schneller (Ian Schneller) and Chris Fox (Yen Fox); and great-grandchildren, Cole Schneller, Carson Schneller and Morgan Fox. He will be remembered in a private family gathering. As per his wishes, no public services will be held. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.