John William Hembree, 53, of Goshen, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 in Batavia Township.

Mr. Hembree was a truck driver for the building trades.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Karen and Regina Hembree.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Betz Hembree; six children, Tammy (Donnie) Riley, John (Jessica) Hembree Jr., Elizabeth Ann (Gary) Buscurck, Phillip Thomas (fiances Elizabeth Ann Curtis) Hembree, Andrew Grant Hembree and Elena (Bill) Taylor; two step sons, William Martin and Joseph Martin; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas and David; two sisters, Carol Pairan and Melissa and one nephew.

Funeral services were held March 1 at Evans Funeral Home in Goshen.

Interment at Goshen Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Evans Funeral Home, P. O. Box 705, Goshen, Ohio 45122 to help with expenses.