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Wayne Hembree
Eternal Patrol
OBITUARY
Wayne Hembree, QM4(SS)
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Wayne Hembree, photo taken 2021.
(l-r:) Jim Denzien, Wayne Hembree, George Woods visiting Wayne to award him his Holland Club Certificate after having been
Qualified in Submarines for 50 years.
Wayne Hembree shows off his Holland Club Induction Award certificate, after having been Qualified in Submarines for 50 years.
Perch Base Life and Holland Club Member Wayne Hembree, E-4(SS), passed away onto Eternal Patrol, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Our condolences to his wife Sandie, family and friends.
Services will be held on December 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at Gilbert Memorial Park,
2100 E Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Immediately following service the family invites you to join them for a Luncheon at the LDS Church at:
2700 E Galveston Street, Gilbert, AZ 85295.
Wayne joined the Navy in 1969 and left in 1972. He served and qualified on submarines on the USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN‑635) in 1971.
Wayne had been a member of Perch Base USSVI since January 5, 2017.
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Wayne's qual boat, the USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN‑635).
Five Perch Base members attended the Celebration of Life at Gilbert Memorial Park, per the attached Sailing List.
The Celebration of Life included taps and presentation of the Flag by the Naval Reserve and the presentation of the
Eternal Patrol Certificate by Governor Joy of Perch Base.
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Celebration of Life was held at the Gilbert Memorial Park on 12/20/2024.
Wayne Hembree's Navy memorabilia table.
Honors the memory...
Wayne's Holland Club Certificate, granted upon 50 years of Submarine Qualification.
A Meritorius Commendation.
After the Navy, Wayne worked in the steel fabrication business, starting as a welder and working his way up to an estimator.
The Perch Base Eternal Patrol table.
(l-r:) Governor Joy, Joe Trotter, Paul Miller & George Woods.
As usual, Dan Marks is taking the photo, as Webmaster.
Music by the Guthrie Girls.
The Navy Honor Guard.
The Chief presents the flag to Sandie: "On behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Navy and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service."
Governor Joy presents the Eternal Patrol Certificate to Sandie on behalf all submariners.
ETERNAL PATROL CERTIFICATE
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SAILOR, REST YOUR OAR! YOUR WATCH HAS ENDED.
Your Brothers of the 'Phin Have the Watch.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.
Additional obituary details from the Gilbert Memorial Park website:
Wayne C. Hembree was born December 9, 1949 in Tempe, Arizona. Wayne was called home on November 27, 2024
from Gilbert, Arizona. There to meet him was his Mother Dorothy, Father Frank, Brothers Frankie Joe, Jamie,
Donald Ray and sister Joyce (Hembree) White. Wayne is survived by his wife Sandie, Son Tannen, daughter in law
Vanessa, Brother Terry and Sisters Margie (Marko) and Linda (Wilmot). Also many Nieces and Nephews and Great
Nieces and Nephews.
Wayne grew up working on the farm, after graduating Hish School he joined the Navy and was stationed on the
East Coast where he met his wife Sandie. They lived life to the fullest for 52 years. Wayne was a wonderful
husband and Father, life was always an adventure with him. Wayne worked at the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard on an
apprenticeship program which is equivalent to 4 years of college. After moving back to Arizona Wayne worked in the
Steel Construction Business and loved his work as much as his family. Wayne is greatly missed.
Celebration of Life will be held December 20, 2024 at 11AM at 2100 E Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297.
Immediately following service we invite you to join us for a Luncheon at the LDS Church at 2700 E Galveston Street,
Gilbert, AZ 85295.
In lieu of flowers please donate to The Wounded Warrior Project at 855-448-3997.
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