PEDRICK EUGENE S

LTC Eugene "Gene" S. Pedrick was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/09/2015 at the age of 84.7
Hinesville, GA
Date of Birth 02/27/1931
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Neill F. McDonald

More detail on this person: LT COL Eugene S. (Gene) Pedrick - HINESVILLE - LT COL Eugene S. (Gene) Pedrick (US ARMY, retired), 84, died Monday, November 9, 2015, at his residence. A native of Fitzgerald, Georgia, he was a resident of Hinesville since 1990. He was a 1950 graduate of Fitzgerald High School and the quarterback of the 1948 State Champion Fitzgerald High School Football team. He graduated from Furman University, where he was the starting quarterback for three years. As a helicopter pilot in the United States Army, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Legion of Merit. He retired a Lieutenant Colonel after twenty years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hinesville. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marsha Pedrick of Hinesville; sons, Mark Pedrick (Nan) of Hinesville, Kent Pedrick (Kayla) of Glennville, and Scott Pedrick of Fitzgerald; six grandchildren, Evan, Emily, Colby, Zachary, Alexandra, and Reagan Pedrick; and a sister, Martha Stenson of Fitzgerald. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the Frank Church Cemetery, 546 Frank Church Road, Ocilla, GA 31774. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Frank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery or a charity of the donor's choice . Online condolences can be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel 912-368-3780 Savannah Morning News November 10, 2015.

Published in Savannah Morning News on Nov. 10, 2015

Burial: Frank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Ocilla, Irwin County, Georgia, USA

Burial information: Frank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Ocilla

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