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- Gale Allen Hedges
Gale Allen Hedges, 80, of Browning, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri.
He was born in September 1931 in Linn County, Missouri, the son of Lee Ellis and Lelia (Cooper) Hedges. Gale is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Hannan. He is also survived by one son, Anthony Hedges of Browning, one daughter, Terri and husband Mark Thomas of Overland Park, Kansas, three grandchildren, Greg Hedges of Columbia, Missouri, Chad and Drew Thomas of Overland Park, Kansas, and several nieces and nephews.
Gale was raised in the Linn County area where he received his education and graduated from the Browning High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was engaged in farming most of his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is was a member of the American Legion of Browning. Gale accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 13 years.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Browning United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Enterprise Cemetery. Graveside Military Rites were held by American Legion Post 228.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Enterprise Cemetery. [1, 2]
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