Kenneth Leland Hembree

Kenneth Leland Hembree, 60, passed away at 9:22 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, IL. Kenneth was born on March 16, 1952, in Atlanta, GA., the son of Henry Earl Sr., and Doris Elizabeth Hembree. He had worked construction all his life in the southern states, mainly Georgia and Florida. He is a native to the southern states where he spent most of his life. He married Vera Ellen on Oct. 19, 1970, and was divorced on March 6, 1992. Surviving are his daughters, Katie Bridges and husband, Gavin, of Port Charlotte, FL.; Samantha Boarman and husband, Brian, of Tower Hill, IL.; and Cassandra Hembree of Mississippi; son, Kenneth Hembree of Mississippi; sisters, Debbie Morrell, Pat Graham and Darlene Powell and husband, Norman, all of Port Charlotte, FL., brothers, David and wife, Linda, and Ray Hembree, all of Port Charlotte, FL.; grandchildren: Katelyn and Camryn Boarman and Austin Bridges; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Roland (Sonny), Wayne and Henry Earl Jr. (Butch) Hembree; sister-in-law, Jeanette (Jay) Hembree; and ex-wife, Ellen Colon. Cremation has been accorded, and Watson-Thomas Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family.