William George Hembree Jr.

William (Bill) George Hembree, Jr, aged 69, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away after a brief illness on December 20, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Martha Hembree, daughters Sabrina Hembree, Selena Noble (and son-in-law Jason), and stepson David Rowe; grand-children Devon Hembree, Grace Trapp, Skylar Noble and Carter William Noble. He was predeceased by his father, William George Hembree Sr and mother, Dora Jean Hembree (Hansford), and his sister Barbara.

Bill was born in Atlanta and raised in Carroll County, Georgia. He served honorably in the United States Air Force, before earning his Bachelor and Masters degrees and working as an educator for 20 years in the Georgia Public Schools teaching Vocational Auto Mechanics. Bill was passionate about cars, built street rods and participated in the Great Race several times with his students. He was a master of many trades - a single engine airplane pilot, master mechanic, skeet shooter and referee at the World Skeet Championships in San Antonio, Texas for several years. Bill loved to travel and traversed the United States many times with his wife, his friends, his students and even solo, by car and by motorcycle.

He will be remembered by his loved ones and the countless people he educated, mentored and became friends with during his time with us.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on January 7 at 2:00 PM at The Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega.