ROBERT (BOB) HEMPHILL

1930-2022

Robert (Bob) Hemphill, son of Earl and Lena May Hemphill, was born February 10, 1930, in Nocona, Texas, the youngest of three children. Robert departed this life April 7, 2022 at the age of 92.

July 26, 1950, Robert entered the United States Army where he served with distinction in the 3rd Armored Division, stationed in Germany, and attaining the rank of Sergeant. On June 28, 1952, he was Honorably Discharged and then began a 5-year commitment to the U.S. Army Reserves.

Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marie Kopycinski, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Rosenberg, Texas on June 6, 1953. Thereafter, they lived in Houston, Texas, where together they embraced life and lovingly reared three children. Bob and Marie enjoyed 67 years of marriage before she passed in September of 2020.

Bob was employed by Humble Oil / Exxon for 42 years, starting his career as a “Roustabout” at the Katy Gas Plant and completing his career as a Project Manager for Exxon USA, downtown Houston.

Robert loved his family and enjoyed all the wonderful times together at their Houston home or at the family farm in East Texas.

Bob had a passion for riding his horses and delighted in watching his grazing cattle from the front porch in east

Texas. Bob possessed an innate mechanical mind and was a consummate tinkerer at the barn. He relished hunting and the outdoors, having taught his son hunting at a very young age. Bob was an active and successful deer hunter through his 80s.

Robert was an active member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church for over 30 years.

Robert is survived by his three children: Robert A. Hemphill (Joy) of Spring, Texas; Terri Picard (Chris) of Sugar Land, Texas; Donna Hemphill (Jana Ostergrant) of Pearland, Texas; eight grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.

Robert’s family would like to thank Visiting Angels for their care, especially the kindness and dedication of Patsy and Katrina.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 21, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary starting at 7:00 pm, at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home, 1200 W. 34th Street, Houston, Texas.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April

22, at 11:00 am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3600 Brinkman, Houston, Texas.