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Obituary for George W. Shemwell

George W. Shemwell
George W. Shemwell, Sr., 85, went home on April 8, 2017. He was born on January 23, 1932 in Memphis, TN to the late Homer and Elsie Shemwell. Mr. Shemwell retired from East Texas Motor Freight and previously from Memphis Cotton Carnival. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church where he was also a communicant. Mr. Shemwell also proudly served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Gillespie Shemwell; daughter, Teresa Jenne’; son, George W. Shemwell, Jr.; grandson, Garrett Graves; brothers, Homer and Tommy Shemwell; sister, Ginger Shemwell. Mr. Shemwell is survived by children, Michael Shemwell (Sharon), Deborah Shemwell (Sam Purdy), Robert Shemwell (Pam), Libby Graves, Jimmy Shemwell (Penny); son-in-law, Butch Jenne’ (Cindy); daughter-in-law, Yonna Terry (David); fifteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 and funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will be in Forest Hill East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Quality Funeral, Burial & Cremation Arrangements At Affordable Prices

Serving Memphis Area Families Since 1888!

We at Forest Hill believe in arranging personalized services to create a meaningful celebration of a person who meant so much.

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us any time. We are here to help you!

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.
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Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.
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Testimonials

Funeral service for my great aunt went as planned. Staff very compassionate during our loss. Our family will definitely use this location from now on.

Carson Lashlee

I would like to thank Forrest Hill funeral Home and staff Mrs Pat and Dewayne for doing a excellent job on our loved ones service on Saturday. Great customer service.

Barbara Prine

Forrest Hill is a Great Place. My Dad recently passed and everything was handle very well. We had a few things that we asked for that was out if the norm and they graciously worked with us and everything turned out perfect. I have several family members that are buried there and there has never been any problems at all over the years we have dealt with them

Debbie Gabbard

Excellent service. Very professional

Tina Lambert