Bluford Hemphill

William Bluford Hemphill, 97 years died November 6, 2016 in Clay Cneter, KS. He was born on July 30, 1919 in Clay County, KS, the son of George and Myrtle (Berrier) Hemphill. Bluford was raised and farmed on his grandfather’s homestead. He married Ivy Sutter on May 10, 1941. They moved to Clay Center in 1952. Bluford continued farming and he worked for Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home. Ivy preceded him in death on September 18, 2004. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Bluford was also preceded in death his parents, and 1 brother, Frank. Survivors: Son: Jim and Elaine Hemphill, Arvada, CO Daughter: Judi and husband Stan Mitchell, Clay Center, KS Daughter: Reta Hemphill, Clay Center, KS Brother: Pat and wife Delores Hemphill, Columbia, MO Grandchildren: Michelle (Dean) Klentz, Kristin Hemphill, Jason (Amy) Metz, Jennifer Kramer Great-Grandchildren: Jessyca (Rojelio) Mejia, Kayla and Laura Hughes, Kolton, Levi and Zhanna Metz, Ryan Salek, Alex Kramer Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Monday, November 14, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center, KS Minister: Pastor Scott Lingle and Pastor Jason Metz Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas Visitation: 2-5 PM Sunday, November 13 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home Memorials: First Presbyterian Church c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com