Arley Willis Hedden, 56, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 15, after a period of declining health.
Born in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of the late William Arley "Billy" Hedden and the late Linda Lee Mashburn Hedden. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Baptist church. Arley loved to bowl, going to camp, singing, dancing, watching the Three Stooges and laughing right along with them. He liked animals, especially cows, pigs, bears, and horses. His two favorite holidays were Halloween and Christmas. He really enjoyed the Special Olympics and recently getting to attend the Night to Shine. Everyone who knew Arley loved him; and he is going to be missed by everyone.
Arley is survived by his sister, Teresa MacLennan and her husband, David of Waterford, MI; one niece Hanna MacLennan; and one nephew, Colin MacLennan. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
Funeral Service will be 2pm on Sunday, October 22, at Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in the Strain Cemetery on Walnut Creek.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 21 from 1pm to 3pm at Macon Funeral Home, and on Sunday, October 22 from 1pm to 2pm before the service.
Pallbearers will be David MacLennan, Colin MacLennan, Bobby Hunt, Sammy Hedden , Jason Brooks, Jimmy Teem, and Larry Mashburn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Macon Citizens Habilities.
Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.