James E. Hedges of Jensen Beach, FL. age 82, passed away on September 2, 2015. He was born on June 6, 1933 in Tomah, WI. He was a Korean War veteran, a member of Local #150 Operating Engineers for 58 years, the VFW, the Fraternal Order Of Eagles, the Shriners, and a 32nd degree Mason with Masonic Lodge #157. Jim married his loving wife, Arlene Hedges(Gates) in 1956. They relocated to Jensen Beach, FL from Crown Point, IN in 1988. Jim is survived by his brothers Bill Hedges, Bob Hedges and Tom Hedges and his children Cathie Glassford, Barb Davis, Mike Hedges, and Beth Frystak, as well as seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Arlene. Visitation will be Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 12, 2015, 12:00 pm at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/en/donate