Robert C. Hemphill

All skate. Everybody skate. All skate.

Bob was like the father I never had. So sad to hear he has passed. Condolences to his family. I spent many years at Bremerton skateland. i couldn't afford speed skates and I remember he bought me a pair of pink 595's with fafner bearings. I worked pulling weeds, behind the skate counter and even the snack bar to pay off those amazing skates. I spent quite a few nights there with his granddaughter Dina . Years later I'm sitting here with my friend named Cindi van ornum and we both realized...

Bob in my mind is an institution,that has effected probably thousands of young people's lives. He was a great teacher and a great coach and had a huge impact on my life. To Gay, David ,Susan and Steph My deepest condolences, he will be missed, but never forgotten!
Dave Davis 10/03/2017 Charleston SC

To the Hemphill Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Robert's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Robert, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on submarines during World War II, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a...

Our deepest condolences and love go out to Auntie Gay, Susan, Stephanie and David and their families.
Bob was our favorite Uncle and we will miss him. All of our happy memories will be forever in our Hearts

Janet and Debi (Hemphill)

I have fond memories of Bob from Skateland, he always found time to dance with me and always made me feel special. Junior high would not have been the same. Sitting by the fire place, Shoot the duck, lucky numbers and dancing to knock three times on the ceiling. Thank you Bob for always treating me so well. Rest in peace.

I have such fond memories of this family and all the fun times I had at Skateland.

My heart goes out to Family ~ Sending heart felt love and appreciation , he will be missed and always in our prayers