Gene Lloyd Hedrick, a lifelong Henryetta resident died June 7, 2023, in Henryetta at the age of 79. He was born Jan. 30, 1944, to Emmett and Ila (Tackett) Hedrick.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilyn Hope Hedrick, brother, Billy Hedrick, sister, Deanie Bookout, sister, Faye Reed, and brother, Randy Watteau.
Gene was the father of five children: Brent Hedrick and wife Kim of Florida, Wade Hedrick and wife Asha of Henryetta, Brandi Brown and husband Eddie of Henryetta, Brian Austin and wife Carol of Denver, Colorado, and Kristie Wittman of Okmulgee; grandfather to 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Gene is survived by his sister, June Moore, and step-mother, Mary Hedrick, as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
Gene owned and operated Henryetta Furniture and Henryetta Carpet and Tile. He also worked for the glass plant in Henryetta, where he obtained many lifelong friends, he drove a Semi for many years as well.
He served in peacetime in the United States Air Force.
Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Ryan Wells, officiating. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Integrity Funeral Service.