Forster Hiestand Hedgespeth

Posted by on Feb 14, 2024

Forster Hiestand Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, son of the late Hobert Hedgespeth and Lydia Mae Morris Hedgespeth, was born October 17, 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 4:30 A.M., Monday, February 12, 2024 in Campbellsville.    Age: 93

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.

Forster was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.

Forster was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Lula Mae Bryant July 30, 1954 and she preceded him in death November 2, 2022.

Forster is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Barry Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Stephanie Kay and Mark Hedgespeth of Campbellsville and Diane Cox and husband, Jim of Harriman, Tennessee; four grandchildren:  Tiffany Clark and husband, Rick of Harriman, Tennessee, Keith Hedgespeth and wife, Laura, Kayla Biggers and husband, Derrick and Kyle Hedgespeth of Campbellsville; five great-grandchildren:  Carson Hedgespeth, Chloe Hedgespeth, Cecilia Hedgespeth, Mason Biggers and Madison Biggers; two brothers:  Lilburn Hedgespeth and wife, Eleanor and Ralph Hedgespeth and wife, Galoris of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister:  Clifton Hedgespeth, Terry Hedgespeth, Ronald Hedgespeth and Frances Hash.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dave Griesemer

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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