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James Hemphill Obituary

Hemphill, James D. 78, of Northfield, cherished husband of the Rev. Peggy Ayars Hemphill, fond father of Gregory (Gita) Hemphill, Kimberleigh Hemphill Nelson, Ayars, Scofield , Chapin (Stefani) Hemphill, and Ashley (Pam) Netzky, proud grandfather of Anjali, Arjun, Aeneas, Rose Savannah, Zachary and Brody James, loving brother of Patsy Ketchum, Robert (Gloria) Hemphill and the late Barbara (the late Mason) Ingalls. Memorial Service Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 2 p.m., at St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 550 Sunset Ridge Rd., Northfield. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Vincent Center for Handicapped in Haiti, c/o Hope Lennartz, Volunteer Exec. Dir., Friends of St. Vincent Inc., 105 Federal St., West Hartford, CT, 06110. Arrangements by: Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 847-251-8200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 18 to May 20, 2008.

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Mark Baillie

May 26, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It was such a pleasure working with him in amazing places. He was inspiring. -Mark

karen wirtz fix

May 22, 2008

hemphill family,
know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time...Mr. Hemphill was such a gracious and kind man as is his loving family...

Scott Cook

May 21, 2008

Dear Mrs. Hemphill,
I want you to know, that Mr. Hemphill was the best employer I have ever had the pleasure of working for. He was clearly a class act of an individual. My prayers are with you and your entire family.
Sincerely, Scott Cook

Margie and Ken Gaile

May 21, 2008

Dear Peggy and Family,
We were so saddened today when we heard of Jim's passing.He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a blessing to us all, and will be remembered always. He is in our hearts and prayers.
With love,

Bliss Williams Browne

May 21, 2008

To all the Hemphills,
The Williams family will always remember the warm, loving, lively times we spent with Jim. We will miss him. I remember best his joy in his family, and his eager presence in listening, which was always accompanied by a smile . I am working abroad at the moment and sorry not able to be with you today at the funeral. I send love, blessings and prayers.

Russell Campion

May 21, 2008

Peggy, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Ashley and your entire family. With love, Russell Campion

Alexis Olyphant

May 20, 2008

Dear Peggy,
I am very sorry to hear about Jim. I wish you all my best wishes, and send you love. Sincerely, Alexis Olyphant
Please send my love to Chapin, Stefanie and Ashley.

Chris and Terry Tomaras

May 20, 2008

To Peggy and Family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. May the Lord be with all of you. We are so sorry that we cannot be with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
Chris and Terry

Courtney Ingalls Benson

May 20, 2008

Dear Peggy: Just learned of Jimmy's passing and was very shocked and saddened. Please accept my deepest sympathies. love, Courtney

John Webster

May 20, 2008

Dear Scho & Family-

Sorry to learn of your loss.

-John Webster (Avoca)

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