Roy Allen Hemby, age 71, of Henderson, TN went to be with his Lord Nov. 22, 2014, peacefully at his home with his wife of 50 years, Billene Latham Hemby and all of his children and grandchildren by his side.
Roy was born on Nov. 2, 1943, but due to an error, legally his birthdate is Dec. 2, 1943. He attended elementary school at Harmony Elementary where he walked to school each day. He graduated from Chester Co. High with the class of 1961.
He worked for 30 years as Route Salesman for Midwest Farms, Dean Foods and Turner Dairies of Jackson until his retirement in 1996. After retirement he raised cattle and hay on his farm and worked part time for Michael Frank Culverts.
He enjoyed hunting and being with family and friends. He was a Christian and member of Old Friendship Baptist Church of Finger, TN.
He is survived by: his wife, Billene Latham Hemby; 2 daughters, Mary Beshires and husband Windell, Renee Thomas and husband Andy; one son, Troy Allen Hemby and wife Holly. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Brittany Thomas, Reyna Thomas, April Beshires, Jacob Beshires, Hunter Hemby and Hannah Hemby all from Henderson, TN. Also a brother, Tim L. Hemby and wife Thelma of Finger, TN; a host of nieces and nephews, friends, a very special caregiver, Betty Tosh and the Tennessee Quality Hospice crew of Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Maurine Harville Hemby of Finger, TN