Billy Ray Hemphill

Billy Ray Hemphill, age 70, of Halls, passed away at home on December 4, 2014. He was a member of Emory Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents Cora and John Hemphill as well as 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include wife of 46 years Linda Hemphill, children Becky Stafford and husband Norman of Knoxville, TN, Debbie Stafford and husband Jesse of Spring Hill, TN, Kathy Keys and husband Ronnie of Knoxville, TN, and Larry Hemphill and wife Jennifer of Knoxville, TN, grandchildren Christopher, Patrick, and Josh Stafford, Jessica and Lee Stafford, Jacob and Kayla Keys, Brandon and Abby Hemphill, and Zack and Tyler Weaver, and sisters Opal Langford and husband Benny, Carrie Miller, and Zola Emerick. Funeral Service will be held 8:00 PM, Sunday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City, with Rev. Richard Nicley and Rev. Vonzel Whetsel officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM, Monday, at New Bethel Church of God Cemetery in Madisonville, TN for interment at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends 5:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City.