A letter to my family and friends,
On February 16, 2021, my heart stopped beating for the second time in my life. The first time was when I was introduced to my future wife for the first time, but her beauty charged my batteries for the next 40 plus years. Leaving her is my greatest regret. I grew up here in Frankfort, born July 5th, 1965 to Garth (Uncle Lee) and Patricia Louise (Click) Hedge. A year later, I was joined by my sister Penny (Sissy) Hedge Walters. We were raised by very loving and attentive parents, who taught us to love and respect all. My mother and sister survive. I met my wife, Rhonda Ashlock Deckard, daughter of Roy G. and Margaret A. Ashlock, my future children, Jason Deckard and Amy Deckard Garcia, (Joe Garcia), in June of 1979. We became a family when we were married in August, of 1993. I was incredibly blessed to have them in my life. Jason gave me 3 grandsons, Mason, Erek, and Jack. Amy gave me a granddaughter, Alexis (SweetPea) Laflen, and a grandson Collin Laflen and 3 more were added with Leanna Smith, Anthony and Ricky Garcia, when she married Joe. I’ve also been promoted to great-grandfather 8 times (I often bragged that I was already a great grand-father), I also have many nieces and nephews. It is amazing to me that I was included in such a wonderful and loving family and that my goal of being 19 forever was thankfully never realized. One of my earliest memories as a child was of my father tearing apart an old bass guitar in a one car garage when I was 3 or 4. Shortly thereafter, I was playing it in our front room with his band. I was forever hooked on music and began a life long passion with playing and sharing all that I had as a musician. I played every chance I was allowed to sit in, learning as much as I could. I joined a band in 1979 and played for the next 30 years before retiring to my recording studio. Again, I was blessed many times over with being accepted by all of the best musicians around teaching me and allowing me to grow into my own place, with Rhonda right by my side. Her love and support kept me humble and appreciative of what I had been given. We opened Aqua Works Water Softeners in 1998 and ran our business for twelve years with honest and customer friendly service. I would like to thank all of our loyal patrons for their years of support. And a big shout out to my dad, for helping keep the doors open while we were living our dreams. Save me a seat dad! I’m ready to jam with Elvis and Johnny Cash. You can play bass. So now I will say so long until we meet again. God Bless You All!
-Toby Hedge
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Out of respect for the health, safety, and comfort of all in attendance, guests will be expected to adhere to current CDC guidelines regarding appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks.
Prayers and hugs to all of Toby’s family. God bless and keep you, make His face shine upon you.. and give you peace.
Love Julie Sagarsee
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Facebook Twitter GooglePenny there are no words that I could say that would ease your pain at this time. Please know YOU and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleToby I loved listening to you and I have very fond memories of you and I’m so blessed to call you my family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleGoodbye Toby, Forever Young
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda, I am so sorry about your loss. Toby was a good guy, I miss hearing about his remodeling adventures. You are in my prayers.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI remember your big smile and your infectious energy. Congratulations on your wonderful family. God bless Penny and your entire family. Rest in Peace and Music.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda and family, Gone too soon. Your great love story will be what I always remember the most about Toby and you. We are so so sorry for your incredible loss. He wrote a moving obituary.
Jenny and Jeff Cahoon
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’ll never forget you playing the piano with your feet just like Jerry Lee at the young age of maybe ten. You may be gone young man but never forgotten by many. RIP Toby…gone too soon. Prayers to all the family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda. So sorry for your loss. We no not the day nor the hour our loved ones will leave us. Looking back, I’m thankful I didn’t know.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleWhat a heart felt letter from him. May you always remember him smiling at you. Sorry does not seem enough but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Lots of hugs to Pat and all.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSending heartfelt prayers to Rhonda and family. Keeping you in my prayers.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleToby, I will forever treasure and find comfort in the saved correspondence between you and me after only recently rekindling our acquaintanceship which ultimately evolved into a friendship. And I will repeat here what I told you early on. I defy anyone who knows you not to smile when they hear your name. Thanks for showing me how to be curious, loving, and brave. So long, parker shakes.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleHow lucky we were to enjoy Toby’s wonderful talent, wit and charm when he performed! We all shared some great fun with each other at those gigs. Phil always felt his bass, keyboard & vocals made the stage come alive. I often think of those days & miss them. I will miss our friend & the stage will be much dimmer without his presence on it, but I know Phil will be so happy to see & sing with him again! Peace to you, Rhonda, & each in your family.
Sunny Thompson
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI am so sorry to hear of the loss of Toby. I haven’t seen him in several years as I moved to Kentucky 13 years ago. Toby and I were friends and helped many times with some of the bands he played in. Toby was a great guy and will be missed by many! My Condolences to Rhonda and all of the family. RIP My Friend
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMay God Bless you all at your time of sorrow. Love always, Kim Ashlock
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Facebook Twitter GoogleOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. We always thought a lot of Toby and Rhonda. He will be sadly missed. God bless you all
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSorry for your loss. I always enjoyed taking to Tony. We will be praying for you all.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda, I am so very sorry to hear about Toby. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family on your loss.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleOur thoughts and prayers are with Rhonda and family. Love you guys. Steve & Karen
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’m so sorry to hear this news. Toby was a great man that I was so glad to have known my whole life. For the family during this difficult time.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss, Pat. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda, we are so saddened to hear of Toby’s passing. He was a wonderful and caring man. He will be missed by so many. You are deeply in our prayers and thoughts. Our Love, Dave and Lonette
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy sincere condolences to all of the family. Toby was a great guy, who was a good grandfather to my grandbabies and great grandbabies. I’m glad I had the pleasure of meeting him and welcoming him into our family. So sorry for your loss, may God Bless him and may he rest in peace.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo truly sorry for your loss Rhonda. Beautiful memorial video. Hugs from afar. Sheryl
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Facebook Twitter GooglePrayers and hugs, so sad to hear of Toby’s passing. Wayne and I will keep your family in our prayers
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Facebook Twitter GooglePat sending love and prayers! Big hugs for you and all your family!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda,
So sorry to hear this news. Keeping you all in prayer for comfort and peace.
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I’m so sorry to hear about Toby’s passing. I have such fond memories from the days of the action shack. Know prayers will be lifted up for your family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleWhat an amazing tribute! Toby was a really great guy! So sorry for your loss! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!!!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda, keeping you in our prayers. Remember all the great times! Love, Greg and Anne
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMe and the girls want you and your family to know how sad we are for your loss. We have so many good memories! My girls made the comment that he can still play music with his old friends. You are in our prayers. Rosie, Amy and Abby
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Facebook Twitter GoogleIf ever you need anything we can do, all you need to do is call. We want to wish you the best and let you know how much we love you and Toby. Please let Rhonda know we are thinking of her too. God is by your sides helping you along the way.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSorry for his families loss. He was always such a great guy. Fly high buddy!
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Facebook Twitter GooglePenny, our hearts go out to you and family during this difficult time.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI remember Toby as he was a beloved classmate at Frankfort. He was always smiling, great attitude, so very friendly and kind. And of course his musical talent was always amazing. I’m so sorry to have learned he was suffering from Parkinson’s…..as my dad suffered from Parkinson’s for 30 years, I understand the toll it takes. My heart goes out to Penny and Toby’s family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleTo Rhonda and Toby’s family, my thoughts and prayers for you all. Everybody loved Toby! He was a bright light with his million dollar smile, again thoughts and prayers Rhonda
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI knew Toby from high school…always had a smile on his face and such a sweet guy! The video was beautiful. It looks like he had a lot of love in his life. Prayers and peace for his family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda and family,
So sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jason and DeAnn
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Facebook Twitter GoogleToby will be missed so much by the Milholland and Cox family’s. He was a wonderful musician and songwriter. Toby’s music and kindness will be missed. Our prayers are with Toby’s family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda so sorry for your loss sending prayers and hugs.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleNever will forget your talent and your infectious smile. RIP
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers to the family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy heartfelt and warmest sympathy to Rhonda, Pat, Penny, children and grandchildren. Toby’s never-ending kindness, good humor, and heart of gold will be forever treasured through our fond memories of him. In the midst of the sadness, may you find peace and comfort through this difficult time. Know that from afar you are in my prayers.
With love, Mitch Ball
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Facebook Twitter GooglePat and Sis, My heart breaks for you! I want you to know that you are in my prayers!! May God surround you with his loving peace. I am so very sorry for the loss of Toby! Much love to you both!!
Debbie Stidham Crowe
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Facebook Twitter GoogleToby was a great guy and musician! He will be missed by all who knew him! I’m deeply sorry to hear of his passing and hope his family can move forward knowing he’s in another place where pain is no more! I send you my prayers!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThoughts and prayers to the entire family, so sorry for your loss. What a musical talent !!!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda and Family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleTo Pat & all your family, so sorry for the loss of your son. Thinking of you at this sad time.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’m still speechless! what an awesome guy you are Toby! I remember all the fun times we had together. Although Rhonda is just heartbroken without you physically here she knows your by her side always! Love you
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Facebook Twitter GooglePat, Penny, Rhonda and all of Toby’s family; I’m so sorry for your loss. Toby was such a special and sweet person. I’m praying for comfort and peace for all of you.
Melinda Moudy-Justus
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Facebook Twitter GoogleGoodbye Toby! You will always have a special place in my heart. I watched you grow up into a wonderful man. Wishing you all the best on your new journey to meet all the other fantastic musicians in heaven. God Bless You!!
Prayers for all your family and friends!!
RIP!!!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI was lucky enough to have know Toby and to have played in a band with him, great guy. He will be missed by all who knew him, prayers to the family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleLove the memorial video sorry for your loss my thoughts an prayers are with you all!
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Facebook Twitter GooglePat & Rhonda, So sorry to hear about your loss.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleRhonda, so sorry to hear of Toby’s passing. Remembering the music jam we had at our house many years ago!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleToby your exit video told the story behind a good musican,father,husband.I was not aware of your sickness and I always admired your ability and you were always fun and nice to everyone you meet.Good bye buddy you are missed.Jeff Coffman.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI remember Toby as the fresh young new musician in town. I remember being amazed that he was so young but talented enough to play in the bands with the guys around town. Always smiling. Wish I would have really known him. I’m very sorry to hear of his passing. Love and prayers to the family, especially you Rhonda.
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