Jeffery Dedrich

Jeffery Dedrich November 21, 1956 – July 14, 2019 Jeff Dedrich, 62, of Elm City passed away peacefully at home Sunday. Jeff loved his family, flying planes as a pilot and served in the U.S. Army with honor and pride. His funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. The Rev. Gene Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home. Jeff is survived by his fiancé, Carla Stutts of Elm City; step-daughter, Ashton Stutts of Wilson; sons, Matthew Dedrich (Athena) of Indiana and John Dedrich; brothers, Steve Dedrich (Denise) of Michigan and Carl Dedrich (Sylvia) of Washington State; sisters, Lori Lamb (Mike) and Gena Mead all of Michigan; step-sisters, Cheri Smith (Bruce) and Debbie Hiscock all of Michigan; grandchildren, Arionna, Bella, Ruby, Jacob, Malachi, and Andrew; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James Dedrich and mother, Elaine Hiscock. Flowers are welcome or please consider donations to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.