LT COL Eugene S. Pedrick

Lt. Col. Eugene S. ""Gene"" Pedrick (U.S. Aemt, retired), 84, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at his Hinesville 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 20 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, Nov. 10, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Frank Church Cemetery, 546 Frank Church Road, Ocilla.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Frank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery or a charity of the donor's choice . Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/coastalcourier/obituary.aspx?n=eugene-s-pedrick-gene&pid=176402710&fhid=5579#sthash.vzrtu5OD.dpuf To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of LT COL Eugene S. Pedrick, please visit our flower store.