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James R. Hemby

Funeral service for Mr. James R. Hemby will be 11 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2022, at Harmony Baptist Church, with

interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Hemby, 83, of Brookhaven, passed from this life May 4, 2022, at Silver Cross Nursing Home. He was born in

Simpson County, February 5, 1939. He served his country in the United States National Guard and was a member

of Harmony Baptist Church. Mr. Hemby was a faithful and loving husband, father, and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his parents, WJ Hemby and Willie Bell Hemby; brother, JR Hemby (wife Ouida); sister, Virginia Davis: and nephew, Billy Davis.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Fannie Mae Hemby; son, Phillip Ray Hemby (Donna);

daughters Virginia Grubb (Skip) and Melissa Barrios (Frank); five grandchildren, Matthew Jackson (Katie),

David Hedgepeth (Megan), Brittany Ashley (Jarrad), Tara Pepper, and Tanner Hemby (Isabel) and nine great grandchildren.

He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends, as well as his faith family at Harmony.

A special thank you to Carol Thompson for her care and loving support.

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  • Comment Link Kimberly Wallace Tuesday, 10 May 2022 15:03 posted by Kimberly Wallace

    I am so sorry to hear this Phillip. I am praying for you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Sandra Nelson Rich Friday, 06 May 2022 13:29 posted by Sandra Nelson Rich

    Such good friends of my parents Malcolm and Helen Nelson. James delivered milk to daddy's store and mama and Fannie worked together at Stahl Urban. ❤️❤️❤️

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  • Comment Link Jean Dixie Thursday, 05 May 2022 21:37 posted by Jean Dixie

    Our hearts and sincere condolences are with you, Melissa, and your family. Praying for you all to have strength at this sad and difficult time. We hope you find some comfort surrounding yourself in your strong family bond.
    Biggest hugs,
    Alex & Jean Dixie

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  • Comment Link Jean Dixie Thursday, 05 May 2022 21:34 posted by Jean Dixie

    Our hearts and sincere condolences are with you, Melissa, and your family. Praying for you all to have strength at this sad and difficult time. We hope you find some comfort surrounding yourself in your strong family bond.
    Biggest hugs,
    Alex & Jean Dixie

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  • Comment Link Richard and Blanca Fanely Thursday, 05 May 2022 20:29 posted by Richard and Blanca Fanely

    Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember someone so loved. Prayers for the entire family.

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  • Comment Link Pat Hart Thursday, 05 May 2022 14:20 posted by Pat Hart

    I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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