Jason Austin Hedgepeth, 52, died unexpectedly on May 2, 2022 in Selma, NC. He was born March 16, 1970 in Richmond, VA to Ronnie and Barbara Hedgepeth. He was a pastor, a truck driver, and a framer at the family business. He enjoyed fishing, visiting with family and being active in his church. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Harriett Baptist Church by Rev. Will Breedlove. He is survived by his wife, Anita; his sons, Austin and Joseph Hedgepeth; his mother, Barbara, and a brother, Ronnie (known by most as BUD), and his wife, Shira, and their children, Remington, Micah, and Ariel. He was preceded in death by his dad, Ronnie Hedgepeth, and a brother, William Aubrey Hedgepeth. He was a father, a son, a brother, an uncle, a husband, and a friend to all. He was tender-hearted, loving, and over the years he was known to be mischievous at times. He touched many people’s lives and will be missed tremendously.