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Henry Hedberg Obituary

A native of Melville and proud resident of Gonzales, Clay transcended into heaven on Friday, December 28, 2012 at the age of 81. Clay will always be remembered as a kind, gentle soul. He retired after 35 years as a chemical engineer with Ormet Corp. As a loving husband, father and grandfather, he devoted his entire life to his family. He enjoyed fishing, sports and travel, always quick to share his bright smile with anyone he met. Visiting will be at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Gonzales, on Monday, December 31 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow services. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Broussard Hedberg; four daughters, Ina Hedberg Smiley and husband, Mert Smiley, Jr., Kathy Hedberg Schexnaydre and husband, Lamar Schexnaydre, Ann Hedberg Berteau, and Amy Hedberg; five grandchildren, Alycia Atkins White, Abby Lyn Wills, Andrew Clay Atkins, Jesse Hedberg Berteau, Allyson Ann Driscoll; six great grandchildren, Lance Corporal Joshua White, Jonah White, Falken Wills, Rylie, Jackson, and Mason Henry Driscoll. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay Hedberg, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Dupuy Hedberg. Pallbearers will be Andrew Atkins, Jesse Berteau, Mert Smiley, Lamar Schexnaydre, Aaron Wills, and David Corona. Honorary pallbearer will be Staff Sgt. James F. Driscoll, IV. Please visit our memorial at www.oursofh.com to offer your condolences.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 28 to Dec. 31, 2012.
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Thinking of all of you at this very hard time.

Kenneth and Joan
New Iberia

January 9, 2013

Mrs. Betty , Kathy, Ina,Anne and Amy;
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr Clay. My heart is with you all--He is such a big part of my childhood memories for being such a loving man with all of us girls!
Love You all from afar!

Carol Charleville Hernandez

January 6, 2013

So Sorry you've suffered the loss of a much loved Father. Ina and Mert, I pray for comfort and peace, knowing that he's in a better place and pray for your Mom and Sisters, as well, with Love.

Jackie (Malbrough) Ricca

January 1, 2013

The Hedberg family, With our sincere condolences. We are all truly sorry for your loss. Clay was a very dedicated family man and co-worker. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Ormet Corporation

December 31, 2012

Mert, Ina and Family, Our Sympathy goes out to you and your family Louis and Genie Latino

December 31, 2012

INA, MERT AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING. MAY ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT AT THIS TIME. WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.

GERALD & CHERRIE BOURGEOIS

December 31, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Vicki Brown

December 31, 2012

God bless your sweet family as you grieve the loss of this great man. May his example continue to inspire others on what a "real" man should be.

Angela LeBlanc

December 30, 2012

My deepest sympathy and heart felt condolences.

Rhonda Warmington

December 30, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aaron & Lori DeLaune

December 30, 2012

Jesse, I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our prayers are with you .

December 30, 2012

Uncle Clay taught us what a good husband and dad could be. He was warm, fun, delightful, and loving. He was quick with a smile and genuinely cared about others. He knew his way around a jambalaya, gardens and birds, and innumerable fishing spots. He had a great and gentle soul and a warm heart. We will miss you dearly but will cherish our memories of the wonderful times we shared with you.

Mim and Najma Landry

December 30, 2012

To: The Hedberg Family
Our sympathy and prayers to all of you during this sad time in your lives.
The Hebert's
Gary, Mike, BarBara Melancon & Pookie Lambert

December 30, 2012

Ina and Mert, our prayers are with you in your time of loss.

Brenda and Ray Sterling

December 30, 2012

Still in shock... He was the wisest and kindest man I have ever known. When I went home before this deployment we looked at each other and both knew it would be the last time... I hope I can be half the man to my family that he was. Love you Pawpaw...

LCpl Joshua White

December 30, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Johnny Braud

December 29, 2012

Hedbergs: Clay and dad (Lloyd) worked together for many years, and I worked at Ormet two summers while attending LSU. Clay was a great mentor for me. He, Sam Spelligene, and I fished farm ponds around Gonzales. Great times and a great man, Clay Hedberg. Our prayers are with you.
Joe and Linnet Cagnolatti

Joe Cagnolatti

December 29, 2012

Ina and Mert, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With my deepest sympathy, Justin

Justin Champlin

December 29, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences from Melville High School, Melville, LA. We are on Facebook and posted about Henry Hedberg.

December 29, 2012

Ina it's sad to see another Ormet man pass. My Dad passed two years ago and I still miss him. Your dad coached the St, Theresa pee wee football team and I never forgot that. He lived a good life I am thankful to have known him and played for him as a 10 yr. old.

John Gutierrez

December 29, 2012

To Aunt Betty and the 4 girls, Uncle Hedberg's memory will always include a big smile, a little joke and a plant or seed to share in the other hand. I have detailed great and loving memories of him back to when I was about 3 years old. I'll share some when I see you all on Monday. Love you All, Laura

December 29, 2012

Ina & Mert:
I offer my sympathies to you and your family for the death of your loved one.

Jimmy and Myrtle LeBlanc

December 29, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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