Clayton Mckinley Hedrick

Kingsport - Clayton McKinley Hedrick, 97 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in Ben Hur, VA, Clayton lived in Kingsport for most of his adult life. He retired from Kingsport Foundry after many years service and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving with the Seabee's during WWII. Clayton was a member of Belvue Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lawana B. Hedrick; mother, Mae Hedrick; father, McKinley Hedrick; and sister, Beuna Pugh. Clayton is survived by his daughter, Barbara Rasnick and husband Phil of Kingsport; grandsons, Adam Rasnick, Dr. Ben Rasnick and Beau Rasnick all of Atlanta, GA; and half- brother, Billie Mac Hedrick of Clarksville, TN The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. Sunday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Gary Frady officiating. An entombment service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill Mausoleum with the American Legion Post 3/265 conducting the rites. Pallbearers will be Phil Rasnick, Ben Rasnick, Beau Rasnick and Adam Rasnick. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at mausoleum #1 at 9:55 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorable contributions may be made to the American Legion, ATTN: Color Guard, P.O. Box 66, Kingsport, TN 37662 in honor of Clayton. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Hedrick family.