Robert E. Hemphill

Robert E. Hemphill (05/29/1930-06/28/2011) age 81 of Orlando, FL passed away in his home June 28, 2011. Robert is preceded in death by parents Robert and Oda Hemphill and Brothers Ray and Bill Hemphill. He is survived by his wife Patricia C. Hemphill, his three daughters and their spouses Patricia and Dave Jones, Debbie and Steve Smith, Janet and Hubert Tobitt, his eight grandchildren and their spouses Steven and Tabitha Jones, Michael and Troy Jones, Johnnie and Jennifer Jones, Shawn and Lindsay Bultema, Melissa Bultema, Brody and Brittany McKenna, Kerry McKenna and Paul Wootton, and Jonathan Tobitt, and his 8 great grandchildren Steven Genung and Patrick Jones, Kira and Layla McKenna, Adelaide Bultema, Caleb Jones, Katelyn and Chase Jones, Vanessa Jones and Kyleigh Wootton. Robert Hemphill served active in the United States Marine Corps from March 1948 to July 1969. During his service he was in multiple combat missions in Korea and Vietnam and achieved the rank of E-8 Master Sergeant. He received the Navy Marine Corps medal for heroic actions in Miami, FL when he rescued a downed pilot. He received many medals, accommodations from the commandant of the Marine Corps to several presidents. He was the first chief Marine Corps. Instructor, At NAS Millington in Memphis, TN, now moved to NAS Pensacola, Fl. After the Marine corps he went to work for the Orange county sheriffs Department for 6 years and felt the need to move on to pursuing driving a truck over the road, which led to opening up his trucking company, Still in business, Ranger transportation Orlando. He was a Deacon at Great Oaks Baptist church and loved the lord with a passion that you have never witnessed. Robert touched the lives of many, never met a stranger and would take anyone, regardless of age or race, for a meal or help pay there power bill. Everyone he came in contact with was touched with inspiration and always left with a smile. Robert always had the right advice and never looked down on those that were in the wrong. Robert E. Hemphill is a true hero and will be missed with his legacy living on forever thru his family the Marine Corps. and the lives he touched. The world has lost a true hero and inspiration. The service will be held at Union Park Christian Church at 2119 Dean Road, Orlando, Fl 32817 at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 2,2011. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751, 407-695-CARE (2273). Please visit www.degusipefuneralhome.com to leave a special condolence.

Robert E. Hemphill

May 29, 1930 - June 28, 2011