Robert Wedgeworth

Robert Wedgeworth, known by many as "Beef Jerky Bob", age 73, of Ocean Springs died Friday, December 21, 2007 at home with his family. Mr. Wedgeworth was a resident of Ocean Springs for 33 years. He retired from the U.S. Air force in 1974 and was a Veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars. During his career in the Air Force he served on the Joint Chief of Staff of the National Security Advisory Council. He received several commendations during his 21 years of service. He was a Master Mason over 40 years with the #365 Beach Lodge in Cocca Beach, Florida. He was also a member of the Royal Order of the Moose and the American Legion. Mr. Wedgeworth was an active advocate for political injustice and the rights of all Veterans concerning their medical and other benefits. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Wedgeworth; three sisters, Doris Propst, Jane Loper and Faye Wedgeworth; one brother, Dolphas Wedgeworth and his parents, Ruby and Doss-Wedgeworth. Survivors include two daughters, and three sons; Pauline Victoria Wedgeworth, Pamela Killingsworth, Robert Leon Wedgeworth (Nicole), Evin David Wedgeworth (Jackie), and Matthew James Wedgeworth; two brothers, Leon Wedgeworth and Ross Wedgeworth; seven sisters, Ruth Grelly, Joyce Saul, Beth Wedgeworth, Lilly Torries, Myrtle Woodward, Earnistine Thompson, and Virginia Butler; eight grandchildren, Chandra Nicole Owsley, Jared Downs, Brandon Wedgeworth, Erica Wedgeworth, Justin Downs, Aaron Killingsworth, Brynna Wedgeworth and Blane Wedgeworth and many dear, loving friends. Visitation will held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes. There will be a brief Memorial service at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2007, with a graveside service to follow at Doss-Wedgeworth Cemetery in Saucier, Mississippi.