John Douglas "Doug" Hedgepath, age 70 of Lordstown entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on March 12, 1947 in Sturgis, KY the son of the late John & Katherine (Wilson) Hedgepath. He has lived in Lordstown for the past 20 years, formerly of Newton Falls. Doug married the former Karen Eileen Westover on October 10, 1997. Doug and Karen have been blessed with 19 years of marriage. Doug retired in 1999 after 30 years as a tow motor operator for the Lordstown GM fab plant. Doug was a member of the Glenn Christian Church in Southington and the 1714 Union GM Fab Plant. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, watching Nascar, old westerns, Gunsmoke, Pawn Stars and attended many car shows over the years. Doug was an old car enthusiast. Loving memories of Doug will be carried on by his wife Karen Hedgepath of Lordstown, daughters; Sandy (Jim) Thomas of Morganfield, KY, Stacy (Jeff) Slaton of Morganfield, KY, Kathy Dennis of Lake Bay, WA, Brenda (Jamie) Duncan of Brookfield and step-sons; Michael Grimm of Lordstown and Dale (Dianne) Grimm of Lordstown; sisters; Sarah Courtney of Henderson, KY, Judy Snyder of Sturgis, KY, Polly Buckan of IN; brothers Darrell Hedgepath of Sturgis, KY, Larry Hedgepath of Dekoven, KY, Richie Jones of Sturgis, KY; 15 grandchildren, & 12 great-grandchildren. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Bobby, Danny, & Mickey, sisters; Patsy and Gracie Ricketts. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at James Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Doug will be laid to rest at Lordstown Cemetery. The family requests that donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside Rd. Suite 270, Valley View, OH 44125. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family & friends may view Doug's obituary online or to send condolences to his family, please visit jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Monday, July 10, 2017 11:00 AM

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