Anthony Wayne Dedrick was born August 16, 1955 in Waynesboro, TN, the son of the late Samuel Ashley and the late Willa Faye Nuszbaum Dedrick. He was raised in the Wayne Furnace community and attended school in Waynesboro. Mr. Dedrick served proudly in the United States Army for ten years, obtaining the position of Sergeant First Class/E7 and also serving in the Tennessee National Guard for 14 years. Mr. Dedrick departed this life on November 13, 2021 in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 66 Years, 2 Months, 28 Days.
He is survived by two brothers, Phillip Dedrick and wife Tammy, Brian Dedrick all of Waynesboro, TN; five sisters, Janice Hughes of Waynesboro, TN, Nina Rich of Waynesboro, TN, Jo Ann Jackson of Champion, OH, Bernice White of Waynesboro, TN, Michelle Kline of Revena, OH.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Dedrick was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Dedrick and a nephew he was greatly fond of, Shaune Dedrick; grandparents Chesley and Roxie Dedrick, also George and Lizzie Nuszbaum. At his request his body will be cremated.
