William Michael "Coach Mike" Hedrick was born on September 17, 1949, in Bryan, Texas to his parents, Joe Love Hedrick and Matilda "Tillie" Kunover Hedrick.  He went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 75 years.

Mike was a 1968 graduate of Franklin High School where he played football under the direction of head coach, Joe Hedrick, his father. He then attended and graduated from Tarleton State University and began his long and successful career in teaching and coaching. The last 12 years of his career he served as the head football coach for Franklin ISD before retiring in 2019. Mike married the love of his life, Denese Hapke on August 7, 1971, in Stephenville, Texas and to this union 2 children were born, William Michael Hedrick (Will) and Katherine Joe Hedrick (Katie).  Mike was a resident of Franklin for the past 2 years previously living in Marquez, Texas.  He was a life-long member of the Wheelock Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Tillie Hedrick.

Mike leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 53 years, Denese Hedrick of Franklin, daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Quentin Lankford of Hilltop Lakes, son and daughter-in-law, Will and Kayce Hedrick of Franklin, sisters, Kate Barnett of New Baden, Sara Dutch and Molly Hedrick both of Franklin, brothers, Joseph Hedrick of Wheelock and Wade Hedrick of Marquez.  He is also survived by his grandchildren: Peyton, Ryder, Rhett and Hayes and other relatives, Jesse Cope, Joe Bob Fritz, Bob Weidenfeld and 12 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Mike Hedrick will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. at the Franklin High School Gymnasium.  Gary Westbrook and David Smith will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make donations to the Mike Hedrick Memorial Fund c/o First Financial Bank 100 West Decherd Street Franklin, Texas 77856, please make checks payable to Denese Hedrick