Romulus Clegg Hedgpeth, age 85, of Supply, NC and formerly of Fairmont passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Swift Creek Health Center in Cary, NC.

He was born September 21, 1935 in Robeson County to the late Clegg Hedgpeth and Wincie Atkinson Hedgpeth.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Burr Lynn Hedgpeth; a sister, Pearl Gray; and a brother, David W. Hedgpeth.

He graduated from Orrum High, and retired from Duke Progress Energy after thirty-four years of service. He also farmed his land while holding a full-time job. Romulus was a lifetime member of Proctorville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and sang in the choir. He was very active in the Civitan's Club. He enjoyed being involved in sports with his children. Romulus coached baseball throughout his kid's youth. He always made sure the players had a ride to and from practice and games. He was the most generous person you could ever meet. Always there with a helping hand.

He is survived by his wife, Claire F. Hedgpeth; two sons, Victor Hedgpeth (Lynn) of Supply, NC, and Timmy Hedgpeth (Laurie of Fuquay Varnia, NC; a step-son, Keith Cooper of Chapel Hill, NC; a step-daughter, Kathy Mayo of Dunn, NC; a brother, Edwin Hedgpeth of Zebulon, NC; five grandchildren, Jamie McMahan, Jonathan Hedgpeth, Kyle Hedgpeth, Samantha Webb and Ashlyn Hedgpeth; a step-grandchild, Haley Mayo; four great-grandchildren, Katelyn McMahan, Cameron McMahan, Savannah Webb and Chloe Hedgpeth, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 2pm at Floyd Memorial Cemetery, 1549 Marion Stage Rd. Fairmont, NC

Family request memorials be made to Proctorville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 40 Proctorville, NC 28375.