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Brian Wade Hembree, age 68, of Sevierville, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehab.
Brian worked as a head technician in the HVAC trade. He was a hard and fast worker, known for being very thorough and taking pride in doing a job right.
Music was his passion, and he especially loved playing the guitar.
Brian loved his children deeply.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cherokee and Cricket Hembree; stepdaughter, Kristin Pickens; and grandmother, Emma Jean Hembree.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Missy Hembree; daughters, Jessica Coffey (Jacob), Jennifer Hawkins (Jake), Julie Hembree (Sean), and Jayna Foliz (Nick); son, Elishia Hembree; several grandchildren; brother, Tim Hembree; and his beloved dog and the love of his life, Bella.
No ceremonies are scheduled at the present time. Cremation Done Properly™ under the care of Dotson Funeral Home & Cremation, Wildwood (865-984-5959).
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