General Motors Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Henry Hemphill Jr.
HEMPHILL, Jr., Henry One of the last Great Ones: Is how Henry Jackson Hemphill, Jr. was referred to by most all of his family and friends. Born on June 18, 1924 in Franklin County, GA to Henry Jackson Hemphill, Sr. and Ellis Fullbright Hemphill, Henry was the youngest of 11, consisting of 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Henry grew up on a farm in Toccoa, GA and attended Sunshine Methodist Church. After graduating high school, Henry served in the Army in WWII with the 551st MPEG. Upon returning to...
