Carey Hembree

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Mr. Carey Hembree, 88, joining his loving wife of 47 years Anne Hembree.

Carey was a native of Greenville, SC and was the son of the late James David Hembree and Bernice Cooper Hardin. He was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church and of the Fleming Masonic Lodge #718. He retired from the United States Army as a first sergeant with 20 years of service which included two tours in Germany and Vietnam and one tour in Korea, where he received two bronze stars with valor.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters: Joan H. Shelton and Linda H. Anger; daughter: Connie Durham; and son: Ronnie Cenate.

He is survived by his brother: Ronnie Hall; brother-in-law: Jackie Shelton; two grandchildren, seven nieces and one nephew; and family friends: Bridget Cooper, David Cooper, Cameron Cooper and family.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Peter J. Bigham for his professional care.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 3965 Deans Bridge Rd, Hephzibah, GA 30815.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 P.M., at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com