Steven Leon Hemphill

Steven Leon Hemphill obituary

Steven Leon Hemphill

Steven Hemphill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wiley Funeral Home - Granbury on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Steven Leon Hemphill, 71, of Granbury, passed away early Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, in Granbury.

All services will be private.

Steven was born on Mach 6, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, to the late Alton and Susie Hemphill. Steven proudly served his country in the US Army for four years as a Radio Technician. He was a musician who particularly enjoyed playing his guitar and a person of deep faith. Steven enjoyed fishing and spending time on his pontoon boat. Additionally, he enjoyed building and fixing things. Steven was a giving and loving care giver for his beloved mother-in-law. Steve will be loved and missed by all his friends.

Steven is survived by his wife, Kathy Gavlak Arnold; his children, Erin Holmes, Ryan Hemphill, and Stephanie Uhler; his 2 grandsons; and by his sister, Juanita Smith.

In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

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