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Joseph “Joe” Edward Hemlepp 1957-2023
February 2, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Edward Hemlepp, 65, passed away on February 1, 2023, surrounded by family at Kings Daughters Medical Center, following a brief illness. Joe was born in Ashland, Kentucky, on April 3, 1957, the son of Joseph Click Hemlepp and Wilma Jean Hemlepp. Joe is survived by his wife, the love of his life of 37 years, Vickie Williams Hemlepp, and his two beloved daughters, Nicole Hemlepp (Eric) and Alisha Hemlepp (Brett). Joe is also survived by his older sister, Joanna O’Bryan of Louisville, KY. Joe graduated from Paul G Blazer High School in 1975. Joe was an extremely dedicated husband and father. Joe was very hardworking and had a fulfilling career with American Electric Power for 35 years. Joe treasured his family and loved nothing more than being home with his loved ones and dogs. Private services will be held. Due to Joe’s love of animals, donations in memory of Joe may be made to sierrashaven.org in lieu of flowers.
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Debbie Click (Smith)
I was so sad to hear of another classmate - and cousin - gone too soon. I used to talk to Joe Ed occasionally on Facebook until he decided to leave it, and hadn't heard about the diagnosis of cancer until yesterday when I heard he was gone. Life is short - reach out to friends and family while you can. Rest well, Joe....
Tom Cantrell
So sad to hear of Joe's passing. We were teammates on the original Bad News Bears little league team. We later worked together at Armco for a few years and when that ended because of layoffs, we both somehow ended up at Kentucky power company. We worked there together for 35 years. We had many, many conversations about all the things in life. We became very close and will miss his friendship. Rest easy my friend!!!!