Jack Hembree, age 82 of Oliver Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Jack was born on January 17, 1941, in Oliver Springs where he lived his entire life. In his younger years, he was a great baseball player for Oliver Springs High School where he graduated in 1959. Later, he coached several ball teams in this area for many years. Jack was also very well known for building custom cabinetry for over 60 years. In addition, Jack loved to bird hunt. He and his wife, Mayron, are members of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Harriman.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Shirley Hembree; parents: Cotton and Lula Jean Hembree; brothers: Arvel Hembree and Tom Hembree; and sister: Alma Johnson.

Survivors include his wife: Mayron Hembree; brother: Joe Hembree (Lois); sisters: Mae Dayton (Bill) and Alice Thacker; step-children: Vaneesa McKinney (James), Shannon Prater (Lea); sister-in-law: Donna Arakawa (David); special nephew: Bryan Arakawa; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, special friends, and neighbors.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. with Pastor Will Gouge officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Dyllis Baptist Church Cemetery.

Premier Sharp Funeral Home is serving the family.