Robert G "Bob" Hembree Obituary (1932 - 2022)

Robert Guy "Bob" Hembree, 90, of Elwood, IN passed peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, October 9, 2022. One of twelve children, he was born to the late Robert Tye Hembree and Lounette Stuwart Hembree on April 7, 1932, in Artemus, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Jean (Sharnowske) Hembree of 65 years; daughter, Amy (husband, William) Litke of Mercer, WI; son, Steven (wife, MaNell) Yorktown, IN; brothers- Arthur, Jerry, Charles and Danny; sister- Sharon Kay (Bartley). He was preceded in death by brothers- Thomas, Paul Ray, Jack and Don; sisters Jean Louise (Hembree) and Shirley (Miles). He will also be greatly missed by his two granddaughters, Taylor Lynn Hembree and Emme Elise Hembree. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Army which included a tour of duty in Germany. Upon his return home, he began serving the Elwood community when he opened and operated the DX service station from 1956 until 1968 when he began working at Chase Motor Sales. In 1974, he founded Hembree Motor Sales. Bob enjoyed being involved in the community through his membership in the Elks Lodge #368, the Elwood Country Club and the Optimist Club. He retired in 2000, when his son, Steve, purchased the business. Bob and his wife Loretta were blessed to spend 21 years wintering in Venice, Florida where he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and entertaining friends and family. Friends may call at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, IN on Friday, October 14th from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral service will also be held at Dunnichay Funeral Home on Saturday, October 15th, at 11am with an entombment service and military honors to follow at the Elwood Mausoleum. Pastor Doug Gregg will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation https://www.kidneyfund.org/ Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com