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Obituary For Fred Hemphill, Sr.
Fred Lee Hemphill, Sr. was born in York, South Carolina on January 26, 1960 to the late Henry Hemphill and the late Margaret Thompson Watson. He entered into eternal rest on Friday; March 4, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Fred was a Loving Husband, Father, Brother and Friend. He attended Gaston County Schools and graduated from Ashbrook High School, Class of 1979. He was employed at Livent for fifteen years. He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Gastonia, North Carolina where he was an ordained Deacon.He served on the Deacon Board and Media Ministry. He was a faithful New England Patriot Fan for over 50 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Henry Hemphill and Margaret Thompson Hemphill Watson; a sister, Margaret E Hemphill and a grandson, Sincere Hemphill.
Precious memories shall forever be cherished by his wife:Katina Hemphill; two daughters: Nydia Edwards and Kenya Michell, both of Gastonia, NC; three sons: Ronnal Mitchell, Dennis Duff, and Fred Hemphill Jr. all of Gastonia, NC; fifteen grandchildren: Azarion, Naryia, Nyla, Nia, Nazcere, Kehlani, Chosen, Ronnal Jr., Aazodia, Zamiyah, Tristen, Jayceon, Zacchaeus, Armani, and Armariyae; one sister: Christie Pressley (Steve) of Clover, SC; eight brothers: William Thompson (Sallie) of Kings Mountain, NC, John Hemphill, Larry Hemphill (Joann), and Billy Hemphill (Mary) all of Gastonia, NC, Clyde Hemphill of Grover, NC, Bruce Hemphill and Alfred Hemphill and Companion (Sherry) all of Gastonia, NC and Walter Anderson of York, SC; sister-in-law: Jerri Edwards of Dallas, NC; brother-in-law: Melvin Moody of Gastonia, NC; two aunts: Alberta Neely and Ruth Hemphill both of Charlotte, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Viewing at the funeral home on Thursday; March 10, 2022 from 5 until 8
Funeral on Friday; March 11, 2022 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Gastonia at 2:00 p.m.
Visitation at the church at 1:30 with family arriving at 1:45 p.m.
Interment: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
Masks required at all services and service will be live on funeral home facebook page.
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My deepest sympathy to the Hemphill family. May God dry your weeping eyes and mend your broken hearts. So sorry about Fred's passing.
May God comfort you, give you peace and the wonderful memories of your love one give you much joy and laughter in the days and years ahead.
God bless and much love to your family from my family.
Alice Armstrong and Family💜
Condolences to the Family Blessings Be Upon You. Love you Bro. until we meet again.
Phil
Grace and peace ."May your mornings bring clear,blue skies.... your evenings,golden sunsets,and May your days be fragrant with memories too precious to forget. My prayers will always be with you Family. Frances Bratton Gladden
Praying for God to strengthen the family during this time of loss. RIP Fred Tommy and Joselyn Watson.
Our deepest and sincere condolences to Katrina and the Hemphill family.🙏🙏🙏
Tina Our sincere condolences to you Nydia, Jerri and the entire Hemphill family.
Condolences and prayers to the family during this time and days to come. Bill and Sadie Moss
Sending our condolences to the Hemphill Family . May God continue to strengthen you Tina doing this time. And may God continue to Bless all the children, brothers, sister and grandchildren. Lee & Margaret Spencer
Peace in this time of sorrow ,may God uplift you Katina and your family 🙏🏾
Will Always Love my my brother in much Love. Forever and a Day. See you in the Rapture Miss Mable A Hemphill
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Deacon Fred Hemphill. Praying for comfort for the family. May God keep you Tina, Junior and all his brothers and sister.
Donna Watson SJMBC
Sending our sincerest condolences to the Hemphill Family. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Tribble
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
