Houston Dean Hedrick (Dean), age 81, of Des Arc, AR was born January 8, 1945 in Cotton Plant, AR. He passed away peacefully on the morning of July 25, 2026.

Houston is survived by his children, Stephen Wheeler, Angie Hedrick, Jason Hedrick and Samantha Hedrick. Dean had 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. Hedrick and Nora Beatrice Wiggs; his son, Robert Dean Hedrick; his brother, Samuel Gene (Laura) Hedrick.

He was loved and will be greatly missed.