- Date Of Birth: October 13, 1928
- Date Of Death: July 2, 2019
- State: Colorado
Gary Nathaniel Hemmings passed away on July 2, 2019. He was 90-years old.
The youngest of six children, Gary was born to Benjamin Sampson and Ruth Elizabeth (Boyd) Hemmings on October 13, 1928, in Peebles, Ohio. He spent his early years looking up to his adored older brother Kyle, swimming in creeks, riding horses and working hard in the fields of his family’s farm while attending school in Locust Grove.
Gary married Patricia Ann Armstrong of Peebles, Ohio, in 1950 and joined the Air Force soon after in 1951. Always a leader, he was promoted quickly and honored with numerous awards as Lackland Air Force Base’s top drill sergeant.
In the Air Force, Gary traveled the world, from Africa to Europe to Asia. He completed tours in North Africa and Germany and served in the Vietnam war. Specializing in reconnaissance photography, he continued his education and rose through the ranks.
