Stewart Cratus Hemby III Obituary (1957 - 2017)

Stewart Cratus Hemby III, of Lillington, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 in his residence. Stewart fulfilled his lifelong dream of serving in the United States Marines. He was injured in a helicopter accident which caused his disability. He was in barracks on October 22, 1983 in Beruit, Lebanon while serving in a peacekeeping force when it exploded. He loved the outdoors and called the woods "his cathedral". He was an avid fisherman and had a quick wit and sense of humor. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Sindt; brothers, Charles E. L. Hemby and David D. Hemby and sister, Bunita J. Hemby. A graveside service and interment will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017, at 12:00 Noon in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Surviving are daughters, Karen Hemby and Dana Lopez; daughter at heart, Lisa Isabell; grandchildren: Lizette, Desiree, Deniece, Cail, Cayden and Cyler; his father, Stewart C. Hemby, Jr.; brothers, Arthur J. Hemby and wife, Helen, and Mathew W. Hemby and wife, Cindy Jo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences may be made at adcockfuneralandcrematory.com