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

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

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

SURVIVORS:

2 sons & 1 daughter: Barry Keith Hedgespeth & wife Stephanie Kay and Mark Hedgespeth of Campbellsville, and Diane Cox & husband Jim of Harriman, Tennessee

4 grandchildren: Tiffany Clark & husband Rick of Harriman, Tennessee, Keith Hedgespeth & wife Laura, Kayla Biggers & husband Derrick, and Kyle Hedgespeth of Campbellsville

5 great-grandchildren:  Carson Hedgespeth, Chloe Hedgespeth, Cecilia Hedgespeth, Mason Biggers and Madison Biggers

2 brothers: Lilburn Hedgespeth & wife Eleanor and Ralph Hedgespeth & wife Galoris of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & 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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FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Dave Griesemer

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

VISITATION: After 11:00amET on Thursday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
 

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.