James "Roger" Hedgepeth, 31, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

He attended Tarboro High School in 2009 and was employed with Showout Home Improvement, LLC.

He was preceded in death by; Jackie Cobb Frost (mother), Douglas Hathaway (great-grandfather), and Dora Hathaway (great-grandmother).

He leaves cherished memories to: Father, James Hedgepeth (Tammy);

Three sisters, JoAnn Massey (Cory), Hailey Hedgepeth (Clint), Chyenne Frost;

Two brothers, Ashton Murphy and Allen Frost Jr (Jeryma); one son, Jayden Hedgepeth.

Grandparents Larkin and Ruby Little, Roger and Ann Cobb, Jim and Angela Speight, Van and Irene Hardison.

Fiancé, Lacey Heath (Preston, Nathaniel) and a host of nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins.

"Roger" enjoyed the beach, drawing, listening to music and spending time with family. He enjoyed laughing, smiling and was known for sharing his humor with others.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Eastern Pines Church, 3380 Portertown Road, Greenville NC 27858 at 2:30 p.m. with a visitation prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. with the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested to please consider a donation to your local drug addiction center and offer your love and support in their recovery.