Samuel Leslie Hemphill

HEMPHILL, Samuel L., 53, of Wesley Chapel, unexpectedly passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Sam was born in St. Charles, Illinois and moved to Florida in 2002. He served in the United States Navy and retired after serving 23 years. While in the service, he worked as a Naval Air Crewman and Rescue Swimmer/Instructor. Sam worked at Busch Gardens for more than 5 years as a skilled HVAC Technician. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sonja; son, Samuel Patrick Hemphill; mother, Lillie Mae Hemphill; brother, Wade Patrick Hemphill and wife Babette; sisters, Jody Miller and husband Paul, Carol Gordon and husband Stan and many extended family members and friends. A funeral service will be held at Loyless Funeral Home on Sunday, January 26th at 7:00 pm. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be on Monday, January 27th at 2:30 pm at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. A police escorted funeral procession will travel from Loyless Funeral Home to Florida National Cemetery. Please arrive at Loyless Funeral Home between 12:30 - 1:00 pm Monday. The procession will leave the funeral home at 1:30 pm. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army in memory of Sam.