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Official Obituary of

John Steven Hempstead

May 16, 1952 ~ October 12, 2025 (age 73) 73 Years Old

John Hempstead Obituary

John Steven Hempstead, age 73, passed away October 12, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Webb and Christine Hempstead; mother-in-law, Mary Evelyn Whatley, great granddaughter, Camille Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Karen Hempstead; children, Bradley (Christie) Jones, Crystal (Brad) Morgan, and Chase (Kelsea) Hempstead; grandchildren, Landon (Baylen) Smith, Will Jones, Cole Pugh, Dawson Dye, Lauren Morgan, Drake Bond, Isabelle Hempstead, and Asher Hempstead; great grandchildren; siblings, Gail (Scott) Jones, Theresa (John Henry) Foster, and Tim (Connie) Hempstead; numerous other relatives and friends.

The Visitation will be Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Moments Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Brian Lewis officiating.    

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements. 

To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.


Services

Visitation
Wednesday
October 15, 2025

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Moments Funeral Home Lucedale
7158 Highway 63 South
Lucedale, MS 39452

Celebration of Life
Wednesday
October 15, 2025

2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Moments Funeral Home Lucedale
7158 Highway 63 South
Lucedale, MS 39452

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