He was born in Blackford County on May 26, 1964 and attended Blackford County schools. Survivors include: his parents, John and Dian Hedges, daughter, Alexa Heiser ; brothers and sisters, Dietz (Cindy) Heiser, Tom (Kazuki) Heiser, Heidi Still (Marty Hobbs), Marla Camp (Trudy), Brad (Noley) Hedges, Daniel (Courtney) Hedges, Martin Boothby (Marlin), June (Randy) Gilleland, Judy Rodriguez, Jack Boothby, Bill Veler, Becky (Dave) Keasling, Terri (Randy) Browning and Linda Boothby. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home.