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Leon HEMPHILL Obituary
Leon Hemphill, of Smithville, was born March 5, 1931 to Oma and Edith Hemphill of Red Rock. He passed from this life on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the age of 83 years.
Leon served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He earned his barber's license in 1956 and was a barber in Austin for many years. He later went to work for the MKT "Katy" Railroad in Smithville as a brakeman. After retirement, he opened a barber shop behind his home and had many loyal, regular customers.
Leon was also well known as a lifelong musician and played with bands all across Central Texas.
He is survived by: his son, Don and wife Sheri Hemphill; grandchildren, Matthew and Madison; a brother, Frank and wife Carolyn; sisters, Janell and husband Ralph, Wilma and husband Harry; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The family extends a special Thank You to Doris Hemphill for her loving care during Leon's last days.
Visitation will be 1:00pm Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home with funeral services at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Bateman Cemetery in Bateman.
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Jane Henderson Herrin
February 14, 2020
Gone but not forgotten.
Betty Crane
February 23, 2015
So sorry to hear about Leon. I didn't know about it until an hour before the funeral and couldn't make it, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
February 23, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. May God Almighty give you the strength to endure until his promises are fulfilled.
Isaiah 35:5,6
Rhoda Dunn
February 22, 2015
My prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Pat Dittmar
February 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jane & Howard Herrin
February 22, 2015
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
George Kirkpatrick
February 22, 2015
Our sympathy to you all, I will miss my visits and haircuts.
February 21, 2015
May God's hand be on the family's shoulders in the passing of Leon. He was a wonderful friend and cousin. May God bless all his family.
Archie and Mary Ann Grohman
Paul Hovey
February 20, 2015
We are sorry for your loss, may God Bless you and your family.
Paul Hovey
February 20, 2015
Our condolences to you and your family.
jack and phyllis burns
February 20, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Stanley Tindall
February 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
He was a wonderful and special person in our life. I have wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
DeVilbiss Family
February 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rodney & Simone Coburn
February 20, 2015
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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