
Junior Lee Hembree, 73, of Bolivar, Missouri was born in Reeds Spring, Missouri on January 2, 1949 to John and Wilma (Fausett) Hembree. He passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022.
On January 18, 1980 Junior married Peggy (Bowling) and was united in marriage for 42 years.
Junior decided to retire at the age of 66 from his mobile home moving business of 30 years. During his retirement he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his family. After moving to Bolivar from Crane his garage became the visiting place for all his neighbors to come and shoot the bull.
Junior is survived by his wife, Peggy, sons, Matthew (Tamra) Hembree and Clinton (Missy) Hembree, Reeds Spring, MO, daughters Kim (Kelly) Essary, Cape Fair, MO, Leah (Steve) Hensley Bolivar, MO, brother Billy Hembree, Galena, MO, sisters Fern Langston, Hurley, MO, Patsy Tolbert, Reeds Spring, MO, grandchildren Justin (Michelle) Hembree, Zakkarie Hembree, Carla Hembree, Nora Hembree, Sara Hembree, Lizzy Hembree, Rebecca (John) Church, Kara Hembree, Tosha (C.J.) Ingersoll, Austin (Kristin) Hensley, Morgin (Kyle) Lightfoot, Kailee (Jared) Mallory, Koy Essary and 24 great grandchildren.
Junior is preceded in death by his parents, brother Blaine Hembree, sisters Virginia Sawyer and Shirley Blevins, and grandson Kody Essary.
The Man
Anyone who knew Junior knew he could argue with the best of the best. We all knew that he didn’t even have to have anyone to argue with because he would argue with a fence post. Even though he might have been cantankerous, he was a very compassionate man that would gladly give you the shirt off of his back.
The Father and Grandfather
Papa enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids and watching all of their accomplishments.
The Husband
Junior was devoted to Peggy. He went above and beyond to make sure she never wanted for anything. He showered her with many gifts over the years. He was also her personal chauffer, at her beck and call whether it was to go to Wal Mart, yard sales or to go see the kids and grandkids. But the best gift of all was his love.
On January 18, 1980 Junior married Peggy (Bowling) and was united in marriage for 42 years.
Junior decided to retire at the age of 66 from his mobile home moving business of 30 years. During his retirement he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his family. After moving to Bolivar from Crane his garage became the visiting place for all his neighbors to come and shoot the bull.
Junior is survived by his wife, Peggy, sons, Matthew (Tamra) Hembree and Clinton (Missy) Hembree, Reeds Spring, MO, daughters Kim (Kelly) Essary, Cape Fair, MO, Leah (Steve) Hensley Bolivar, MO, brother Billy Hembree, Galena, MO, sisters Fern Langston, Hurley, MO, Patsy Tolbert, Reeds Spring, MO, grandchildren Justin (Michelle) Hembree, Zakkarie Hembree, Carla Hembree, Nora Hembree, Sara Hembree, Lizzy Hembree, Rebecca (John) Church, Kara Hembree, Tosha (C.J.) Ingersoll, Austin (Kristin) Hensley, Morgin (Kyle) Lightfoot, Kailee (Jared) Mallory, Koy Essary and 24 great grandchildren.
Junior is preceded in death by his parents, brother Blaine Hembree, sisters Virginia Sawyer and Shirley Blevins, and grandson Kody Essary.
The Man
Anyone who knew Junior knew he could argue with the best of the best. We all knew that he didn’t even have to have anyone to argue with because he would argue with a fence post. Even though he might have been cantankerous, he was a very compassionate man that would gladly give you the shirt off of his back.
The Father and Grandfather
Papa enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids and watching all of their accomplishments.
The Husband
Junior was devoted to Peggy. He went above and beyond to make sure she never wanted for anything. He showered her with many gifts over the years. He was also her personal chauffer, at her beck and call whether it was to go to Wal Mart, yard sales or to go see the kids and grandkids. But the best gift of all was his love.