Charles "Butch" R. Hemphill

Age 86, of Hammond, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, April 22, 2023. He is survived by his loving children: Yvonne (Jim) Sharp, Charles (late, Jennifer) Hemphill, Ronald (Jennifer) Hemphill and Brian Hemphill; grandchildren: David Bisbee, Jeff Bisbee and Andrew Hemphill; brothers, Norman (Linda) Hemphill, Raymond (Laura) Thilmont, Billy (late, Juanita) Thilmont; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis; father, Charles "Ross" Hemphill; mother, Mildred Thilmont; step-father, Raymond Thilmont; brothers, John (Donna) Hemphill, Robert (Janice) Hemphill; and infant sister, Betty Jean Hemphill.

Butch was a proud radio operator with the Navy, having served on the USS Essex with his four brothers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling and was an avid Cubs fan. He was also fond of horseshoes, Yahtzee, cribbage, and getting together with his brothers for poker. Butch got along with everyone and had an extraordinary sense of humor. He will be remembered as an amazing father and grandpa.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home , 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN. A Service Celebrating Butch's Life will be held at 5:00 PM with Pastor Mason Buche officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home. solanpruzinfuneralhome.com