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James Hembrough Obituary
Jacksonville - James William Hembrough, 75 of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He was born March 7, 1948, in Jacksonville, the son of Gerald and Wilma (Menge) Hembrough. He married Katherine Twyford and she preceded him in death.
Jim is survived by one son, Doug (Lesley) Hembrough and two daughters, Kerry (John) Kvorka and Amy Hill; seven grandchildren, Sydney, Jake, Andrew, and Lincoln Hembrough and Sara, Grace, and Benjamin Kvorka; one brother, Gerald Hembrough; and three sisters, Kathy Jackson, Doris Hembrough, and Millie Hembrough.
Jim enjoyed camping, traveling, music, and especially following the St. Louis Cardinals.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will meet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Barbara Taylor Bridgmon
March 11, 2024
Sending love and prayers from the JHS class of 1966.
Linda Van Aken
March 6, 2024
Although I had not seen Jim for a very long time, I will always remember his kindness and sweet smile. We attended school together at good old Lynnville and his musical ability was phenomenal way back then. He was truly amazing when he sat down to play. I admired his talent so much, and though I took lessons for a couple of years, I could never accomplish what Jim was able to so naturally and beautifully. Fortunately, many years later having moved back here from Arizona, I saw Jim´s grandson Doug who I had not seen since he was very young and was now married with a family of his own. Doug´s wife Leslie and I taught for the Jacksonville School District. She taught a few of my grandchildren at Eisenhower School. I mention this because Doug and his family are a wonderful family, and I am certain Jim was very proud of them all. Sending prayers for comfort and peace for all during this difficult time.
Linda McEvers Van Aken
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