Charles Leon Hedrick, 81, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on November 30, 1940 in Cogar, Oklahoma the son of Charlie and Mable Brown Hedrick. Charles was a truck delivery driver for Pepsi Cola before retiring. He loved his dog, "Little Bit" and several cats. He was a devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved to watch his westerns. On May 17, 1963 he married Shirley Ruffner in Wichita, Kansas. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2015. Survivors include a daughter, Penny Chambers of Topeka, Kansas along with many relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Horton City Cemetery. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com