Tony Hedger

Tony Hedger, 62, of Hollansburg, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville.

He was born July 27,1955 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Harold Hedger and Lucy (Hall) Hedger of Hollansburg.

In addition to his father, Tony was preceded in death by, his father-in-law, Jack Miller; brothers-in-law, Scott Miller and Jeff Miller; and best friends, Pie and Kenny Phillips.

Tony was a 1975 graduate of Tri-Village High School. He had worked for Fram for 42 years. He enjoyed attending USAC National Sprint Car Races, riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, and four wheeling on the family farm. Most of all, Tony loved spending time with his family and friends. Tony was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and uncle. The memories of Tony's life will be cherished and he will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Tony is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sheryll (Miller) Hedger of Hollansburg, whom he married on October 19, 1973; son, Jason Hedger of Palestine; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry (Matt) Sharp of Greenville; grandchildren, Jarod Sharp, Dakota Edger, Loren Sharp, and Jadyn (Jazzybell) Sharp; great grandson, Kohen Sharp; sister, Shirley Tapp of Hollansburg; nieces, Kristi (John) Thiebeau and Misti (Terry) Tuente, Jenna (Colton) Forte; nephews, Adam (Holly) Miller, Jacob Miller, Jack Rifenberg, Graham Shafer; great nieces, Lucy and Trina Tuente; mother-in-law, Marilyn Miller of Greenville; sisters-in-law, Dawn Shafer of Greenville and Lori Miller of Greenville.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held 12:00 PM Friday, September 15, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, with Pastor John Sgro officiating. For those attending, Tony's family has requested casual dress attire.

Family and friends may visit from 10 AM to 12 PM Friday, September 15, 2017 also at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to The ALS Association Central & Southern Ohio Chapter, 1170 Old Henderson Road Suite 221, Columbus, Ohio, 43220 or to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331.