Ernest Hedges

Heaven gained one of the gentlest souls on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Ernie Hedges passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 27, 1940 in Whitestown, a son of the late Francis Cleveland and Edna Pearl (Cochran) Hedges. Ernie was a lifelong resident of Boone County and was raised in Whitestown, Indiana, graduating from high school there, with the class of 1958. Following three years in the Army, Ernie returned to Boone County and married Margaret Mae Poole on March 30, 1963. They made their home in Lebanon and raised their two children, Melanie (Hedges) McNeeley and Paul James Hedges and enjoying their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ernie found great pride and joy in his great grandchildren, Maddie, Easton, and Dally. He loved them dearly. Ernie was a lifelong member of the Assembly of God Church, attending in Lebanon for 27 years and at Eagle Creek Assembly in Indianapolis for 25 years. Through the years he touched many hearts and lives by living a Godly life before the Lord. 1 Corinthians 4:2, “Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.” He always tried to live his life according to this scripture. Through the years Ernie and the family enjoyed many years of camping and vacationing at their time share in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and a great friend to many. Ernie loved golfing, IU Basketball, Cubs baseball, Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis Colts. After that, any sport on T.V. would do! Ernie loved life, living every day to the fullest with his wife, best friend, and soul mate, Margaret. A kind, loving and Godly man, Ernie will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends who knew him. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana, with Rev. Gregory Gentry, officiating. Visitation is planned for Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Thorntown, Indiana. Survivors: Wife: Margaret M. Hedges – Lebanon, Indiana Two Children: Melanie McNeeley and husband, John – Lebanon, Indiana Paul Jamie Hedges – Lebanon, Indiana Four Grandchildren: Lindsey Tomaw and husband, Derek Nicholas Lowhorn Kyle Hedges Lauren Roth and husband, Greg Four Great Grandchildren: Dallas Roth Madelyn Tomaw Easton Tomaw Rosalie Lowhorn Brother: John David Hedges and wife, Norma – Lebanon, Indiana Sister: Thelma Yaryan – Lebanon, Indiana In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by three brothers, Francis Thomas “Tom” Hedges, Donald Lester “Whitey” Hedges, and James Hedges; and a sister, Pearl Luella Rogers. Memorials: American Lung Association 115 W. Washington Street, Suite #1180-South Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Ernest Hedges

July 27, 1930 - March 3, 2016