Massillon, Ohio
1927 - 2003
James D. Hemperly, 76 ,of Massillon, died Friday, October 10, 2003, at Aultman Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born on Sunday, March 13, 1927, in Massillon, and was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and AARP. He was an avid gardiner.
He retired from Fleming Foods in 1989 where he was a lift operator and truck driver for 42 years.
Served in the Army, , and was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include wife Betty (Mang) Hemperly to whom he was married 50 years , son & daughter in law Thomas J. & Kathy Hemperly of Jackson Twp., son Jeff Hemperly of Dallas, Texas, son Mark Hemperly of Massillon, daughter Lynn Limbach of Massillon, two brothers Wiliam Hemperly, Sr. of Jackson Twp., and Terrence Hemperly of Massillon, and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in Death by his parents Floyd D. and Verina R. (Fichter) Hemperly, and one sister.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Barbara Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 10 AM, with Fr. Thomas Cebula celebrant.
Burial will be at Brookfield Cemetery, in Tuscarawas Twp.,
Visitation will be at Heitger Funeral Service - Massillon Chapel on Monday, October 13, 2003 from 6 to 8 PM
Memorials can be made to St. Barbara Building Fund, 2813 Lincoln Way W., Massillon, Oh 44647
For additional information, directions, or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.legacy.com. HEITGER (330-833-3248)
I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. You will all be remembered in my thoughts and in my prayers.
God bless you.
Rita Schuler
October 19, 2003 | Massillon, OH
I would like to give you my heartfelt sympathy. I will pray for your family to keep them strong.Remember all the good memories you have.
Kelly Carranza
October 13, 2003 | Corinth, TX
In a time of sadness and great loss, there is some comfort in knowing there is one more angel watching over us now. Rest in peace.
Helen Hoedt
October 13, 2003 | Dallas, TX
Dad,
You will always be in our hearts.
We will miss you and love you forever. It broke our hearts to see you go, but we couldn't bear to see you suffer any longer. We know that you are happy in heaven and busy planting your best garden ever.
Tom and Kathy Hemperly
October 13, 2003 | Massillon, OH
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Heitger Funeral Services Massillon Chapel
October 11, 2003 | Massillon, OH
