Hedrick D. Arthur, 74, of Bettie, died at Carolina East Medical Center on Sunday, June 6, 2010 following a difficult illness.
He was born on Friday, October 13, 1935 to the late James Ivey and Gieula Arthur.
He graduated from Smyrna High School in 1953. Following graduation, Hedrick joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving at many duty stations from Ketchikan, AK to Miami, FL and South Viet Nam.
Hedrick retired after 20 years 13 days of service on September 1, 1973 having attained the rank of Master Chief Engineman and acquiring numerous awards and commendation.
Hedrick returned back home in Bettie with his wife Hazel Gilgo Arthur and three children.
He worked briefly at the Western Auto in Morehead City before joining the NC Ferry Division and then the Army Corps of Engineers.
A staunch Democrat, he served as Precinct Chairman for many years until his health prevented him from doing so.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Whitehurst and Opal Robinson; three brothers, Robert Dalton, James Rumley, Ronnie Bruce and an infant sister.
Hedrick was a member of Woodville Missionary Baptist Church where he initiated a van ministry for children and served as a greeter and usher for many years.
He was born on Friday, October 13, 1935 to the late James Ivey and Gieula Arthur.
He graduated from Smyrna High School in 1953. Following graduation, Hedrick joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving at many duty stations from Ketchikan, AK to Miami, FL and South Viet Nam.
Hedrick retired after 20 years 13 days of service on September 1, 1973 having attained the rank of Master Chief Engineman and acquiring numerous awards and commendation.
Hedrick returned back home in Bettie with his wife Hazel Gilgo Arthur and three children.
He worked briefly at the Western Auto in Morehead City before joining the NC Ferry Division and then the Army Corps of Engineers.
A staunch Democrat, he served as Precinct Chairman for many years until his health prevented him from doing so.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Whitehurst and Opal Robinson; three brothers, Robert Dalton, James Rumley, Ronnie Bruce and an infant sister.
Hedrick was a member of Woodville Missionary Baptist Church where he initiated a van ministry for children and served as a greeter and usher for many years.
Hedrick D. Arthur, 74, of Bettie, died at Carolina East Medical Center on Sunday, June 6, 2010 following a difficult illness.
He was born on Friday, October 13, 1935 to the late James Ivey and Gieula Arthur.
He graduated from Smyrna High School in 1953. Following graduation, Hedrick joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving at many duty stations from Ketchikan, AK to Miami, FL and South Viet Nam.
Hedrick retired after 20 years 13 days of service on September 1, 1973 having attained the rank of Master Chief Engineman and acquiring numerous awards and commendation.
Hedrick returned back home in Bettie with his wife Hazel Gilgo Arthur and three children.
He worked briefly at the Western Auto in Morehead City before joining the NC Ferry Division and then the Army Corps of Engineers.
A staunch Democrat, he served as Precinct Chairman for many years until his health prevented him from doing so.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Whitehurst and Opal Robinson; three brothers, Robert Dalton, James Rumley, Ronnie Bruce and an infant sister.
Hedrick was a member of Woodville Missionary Baptist Church where he initiated a van ministry for children and served as a greeter and usher for many years.
He was born on Friday, October 13, 1935 to the late James Ivey and Gieula Arthur.
He graduated from Smyrna High School in 1953. Following graduation, Hedrick joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving at many duty stations from Ketchikan, AK to Miami, FL and South Viet Nam.
Hedrick retired after 20 years 13 days of service on September 1, 1973 having attained the rank of Master Chief Engineman and acquiring numerous awards and commendation.
Hedrick returned back home in Bettie with his wife Hazel Gilgo Arthur and three children.
He worked briefly at the Western Auto in Morehead City before joining the NC Ferry Division and then the Army Corps of Engineers.
A staunch Democrat, he served as Precinct Chairman for many years until his health prevented him from doing so.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Whitehurst and Opal Robinson; three brothers, Robert Dalton, James Rumley, Ronnie Bruce and an infant sister.
Hedrick was a member of Woodville Missionary Baptist Church where he initiated a van ministry for children and served as a greeter and usher for many years.
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