Mr. Raymond Paul Hedrick age 53, of Melrose passed away at his home Monday, August 18, 2014 suddenly. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky August 21, 1960, and had been a longtime resident of the Keystone Heights and Melrose area. Raymond was the Owner and Operator of Hedricks Salon for 25 years; He was also the youngest Store Manager for the grocery chain, Winn Dixie in Deland before moving to Keystone Heights. Raymond was a smart businessman and had also taken Theology classes. He loved traveling, fishing, cooking for friends and family, children and dogs. Raymond was preceded in death by his father Richard Paul Hedrick and is survived by his mother Nettie (Lee) Hedrick; sister, Kristi H. Itoh and nephew, Patrick OBriant along with many close and dear friends. He will be missed by many and loved by all of us. "A Good Man". A memorial service for Raymond will be Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Keystone United Methodist Church with Dr. Craig Moore officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested the donations be made to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656.352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide