ROBERT THOMAS HYDRICK Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Thomas (Bob) Hydrick, age 96, passed away June 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Leatrice Jackson Hydrick. A graduate of Ensley High School, Bob attended Auburn University as a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. After the war, he graduated from Birmingham Southern College. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Bob retired from Woodward Iron Company after 28 years. Bob was a lifelong member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Hueytown. He attended First Baptist Church Trussville for the last 15 years. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, a member of the Pilot Classes of WW II, The American Legion, and a member Emeritus of the National Association of Accountants. Bob is survived by his son Randy Hydrick and daughter in law, Joan; four grandchildren (and spouses) and seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, in laws and friends. The visitation will be from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM, Friday, June 4, 2021, at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home, Hueytown. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes online or at 2681 Rocky Ridge Lane, Birmingham AL 35126.