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Arthur Hemphill Obituary
ROCK HILL - Arthur Caleb (A.C.) Hemphill, 79, departed peacefully on May 20, 2010, at his home.
He was the son of the late Arthur Hemphill and Hattie Bell Dewese Hemphill. He was raised in a Christian home and confessed his faith in Christ at an early age. He joined Nazareth Baptist Church, where he worshipped his entire life.
Arthur was educated in the public schools of York County. During his working years, he was employed at Rock Hill Printing and Finishing, Lowenstein Corporation and worked as a carpenter. He retired from Inland Container Corrugated.
Arthur is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Hemphill. He is survived by six daughters, Minnie Gordon of Nashville, Tenn., Doreatha Douglas, Dorothy Currence (Ben), Jeanette Wylie, all of Rock Hill, S.C., Gloria Howard (Weldon) of Houston, Texas and Vivian Bullock (Glenn) of Rock Hill; three sons, Archie Hemphill (Shirley) of Chester, S.C., Vernon Hemphill and Aldo Hemphill, both of Rock Hill; one adopted daughter, Virlene Watson of Rock Hill; two beloved nieces, Karen Bragg and Gaynita Bragg of Jersey City, N.J.; and special cousins, James and Carol Minor of Buffalo, N.Y., Mary Simpson of Englewood, N.J., Robert Dewese of Patterson, N.J., and Mattie Lee Odom of Rock Hill.
He will be lovingly remembered by 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to Serenity Hospice Care and Missy Breeden, Kyle Ogle, Elizabeth Stapleton, Miriam Mick and Ida Newsom.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Nazareth Baptist Church. Pastor John T. McCoy will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour before the service.
The body may be viewed from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Clemons-McCray Funeral Home. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected].
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Donyeil McCoy
September 15, 2023
Hey Papa, your are missed and loved dearly. Thank you, I just want to say thank you for being my Papa and loving me and aggravating me..lol. you are missed.
June 7, 2010
May God Bless You and keep you in his care,you have our sympathy, Cousins The Douglas Family,Bobby,Willie,Johnnie, Maryland,Cora, Washington,D.C. And Doris Douglas, of Sanford Fla.
May 26, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you doing this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers. Just know the Love of Jesus will see you through. May God continue to comfort you!!!
~Love Dot & Kistal Givens
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Julie Brindle
May 26, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Wanda McCullough-Thornton
May 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to comfort you in your time of need.
May 25, 2010
Aldo,
Sorry to hear about your loss. May God keep you and your family under his wings.
The Burris Family, Charlotte NC
Debra and Harvey Anthony
May 25, 2010
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Fay Robinson
May 25, 2010
RIP Mr AC
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