Anthony "Tony" Hedden

Anthony “Tony” Hedden, age 61, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Tony was born Thursday, November 29, 1962 in Haywood County, NC to the Sandy Hedden who resides in Forest City and the late Steve Hedden. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1981. Tony worked as a supervisor for Everest Textiles and most recently was a machine operator for Trelleborg. Tony was dedicated to his work and was gifted in being able to build anything and fix everything from houses to cars and appliances. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Tony was a member of the Restoration Church.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Vickie Hedden.

Besides his mother, those left to treasure his memory include his wife, Angie Hedden; son, Brandon Hedden (Melissa) of Forest City; stepchildren, Madison Terry of Forest City, Taylor Hutchins (Ty) of Ellenboro, Brooklyn Merck of Ellenboro and Jordan Merck of Ellenboro; brother, Kevin Hedden of Mooresboro; grandchildren, Hunter Hedden and Emma Hedden; step-grandchildren, Cooper Lancaster, Camdyn Lancaster and Armond Hutchins; niece, Kimberly Deyton (Micah) and great-nephew, Maddox Deyton.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 10th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Phillip Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow in Cool Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are requested to the Grace of God Rescue Mission, 537 W. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043.