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William Hembree Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, W. R. Hembree, Sr. and Connie Hembree; son, William Ray Hembree; sisters, Dorothy Succier and Hyacinth Authur; and brothers, Harvey, Elmo and Max Hembree.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Bryant Hembree; daughters, Carolyn Banks (Dale), Dorothy Ledbetter, and Kathie Rice (Bobby); son, John Steven Hembree; sister, Linda Hembree; brother, Arnold Hembree (Eloise); grandchildren, Johnny Hembree, Kim Hembree, Lacy Hembree, Vickie Howard (Rusty), Jack Hall (Donna), Jason Hall (Angela), Gene Talley (Theresa), Vince Talley, Shannon Corbell, Scott Corbell (Jackie), and Andrew Sexton (Alison); 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
William was born August 1, 1928 in Reading, Ohio. He retired from B.F. Goodrich and served in the Army Air Corps. He was a loving husband for 68 years, a loving father and a hard worker. He loved farming, fishing, and hunting animals. Daddy we will miss you but we will see you again in Heaven.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers are Hospice of West Alabama, retirees of B.F. Goodrich, and the Ladies of WOM Arbor Springs Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of West Alabama.
Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetbrown-funeral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Hembree
3 Entries
June 19, 2014
I know his Grandson. The stories are always special and the impact of this mans being has instilled an undefinable greatness within him. I never met Mr. Hembree, yet I believe I know his legacy. May he rest in peace!
April McIsaac
June 18, 2014
Aunt Ann and Family
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. May God's Blessings be with all of you.
Love to all
April McIsaac
(Dorothy's daughter)
Linda Watkins
June 18, 2014
Bro. Hembree was always a blessing to our family. I know he will be missed but the joy of knowing he is with the Lord is worth it all. Our prayers go out to all the family. May you be comforted by his great love.
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