Rodney Kirk Hedges, age 62, of Miles City passed away at home on Thursday, May 18, 2017.
Kirk was born in Miles City on July 29, 1954 to Roy A. “Buck” and Margaret Lee (Ellison) Hedges.
Kirk attended and graduated from Custer County District High School and worked several jobs until he got hired permanently with the State of Montana Highway Department, Miles City Division. He retired from there with 31 years, 8 months service. He had his retirement plaque proudly displayed in his home.
Kirk was always known in the Hedges family for his passion for all things to do with World War II. He had several authentic model ships he had assembled and customized over the years. Kirk was an artist and up until around age 16 did some charcoal drawings of old crumbling barns and landscapes that hung in the family home until Kirk’s dad passed away in 2009. Kirk and his sister Penny took a vacation to Hawaii several years ago and Kirk was like a kid in the candy store during the day spent at Pearl Harbor touring the Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri that survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Kirk was a member of the Elks and loved riding his 4 wheeler to work and around town, when he wasn’t cruising around in his yellow Mustang.
Kirk is survived by his four siblings: Roy Patrick (Susan) Hedges of Miles City; Melissa Carol Hedges of Billings; Penny Rene Hedges of Billings; Audrey Lee (Rob) Pengelly. Also survived by stepmother, Dorothy Hedges and nieces: Kathleen Hedges (Darby) Vosler; Angie (Russell) Benjamin and nephews: Keith (Andie) Hedges; Jens (Marcy) Hedges; Robbie Scheibel; Mason (Amanda) Scheibel. Kirk also had many aunts and uncles and cousins that he enjoyed family picnics and Thanksgiving gatherings with each year and a lifelong high school friend, Jeff Virag.
Should friends desire, donations to a favorite charity are suggested.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Custer County Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
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Ted Herzog says
I worked with Kirk at the Montana Dept of Transportation. He was always a kind hearted man with a willingness to help anybody in need. I didn’t know anyone who didn’t like Kirk. Even after he retired, he would stop to visit and tell us the same stories he had told us all 20 times before. I think he loved it when new guys were hired so he could tell all his stories again to someone new. We’ll all miss Kirk and are thankful for the chance to know him.
Ruben and June Opp says
To the Hedges family, We were so surprised to see of Kirks passing , He was a very good paper boy many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . May God bless and comfort you all now and in the days to come.
Ruben and June Opp
Martha Crandall says
RIP KIRK.5
Curtis Fillafer says
To the family of Kirk Hedges Im so sorry to hear the loss of Kirk. Kirk was along time friend and also the family for close to 42 years.
Pam (Moths) Nisley class of '76 says
Dear Penny, I am so sorry to learn of your brother’s passing! Please know I care, and I am lifting you all up in prayer. May you feel the Lord’s peace surrounding each one of you in this very hard time!
Duane Strohmayer says
I worked with Kirk at the Highway Department and We lived next to the Hedges at the Wagon Wheel Trailer Court and our kids all grew up together. Sorry to hear of his passing. RIP Corkie
Virginia & Duane Strohmayer & Family
Wanda Rasmussen says
I first met Kirk as a childhood friend, when the neighborhood kids welcomed the family to the block by throwing rocks at them. Following that altercation we all became close friends. After moving away I was always happy to see any of them! Kirk and I used to walk to school together, and we graduated in 1972! He was always a little guy with a great heart, and will be missed by all! RIP Kirk. Hugs and prayers for his family!
Wanda Johnston Rasmussen
JanaMueller says
Pat and all of Kirk’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jana
Pam Dotson says
My thoughts and prayers to Corkies’s family. I worked with him for many years with the DOT.
He was a true friend. RIP my friend.
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
Sorry Audrey to hear of the loss of your brother. May God comfort you with nothing but beautiful memories.
Cherie LeBlanc says
Sad news on Kirk’s passing, I know he enjoyed his yellow mustang a lot. Prayers are with his family.
Farron carlson says
To Kirks family we are sad to here of his passing. Our prayers are with you.