Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For George Hemingway

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2 pm in the Cassie-Coote Brown Memorial Chapel 909 East Market Street, Greensboro, NC.

George Pernell Hemingway was born in Bucksville, South Carolina on March 3, 1935, to the late Joseph Thompson Hemingway and the late Charity Brockington Hemingway. He was the youngest of nine siblings who have all preceded him in death. George peacefully entered eternal rest on July 20, 2024, at 4:33 am while surrounded by his wife and only daughter.

George, known to many as Uncle Pup, attended Faith Memorial Elementary School in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He graduated from Howard High School in Georgetown, South Carolina. From there, he joined the United States Air Force where he served four years active duty and four years in the reserve. George was honorably discharged in 1957.

George later went on to attend college at Tennessee State University and then New York University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Throughout his career he worked as a bank teller/supervisor at the Bowery Savings Bank in New York, Mobile Oil Corporation, New York City Government, and as an auditor for the Federal Government. George retired from the Washington, D.C. Department of Health & Human Services as Deputy Controller.

While in Tennessee, George met and married his wife Muriel McAfee Hemingway. They were married for 65 years and to that union they had one daughter, Zeledith Hemingway Blakely.

George loved to fish and travel, especially cruising. He and Muriel began cruising on their 25th wedding anniversary and went non-stop until George became ill. They visited six of the seven continents. He also enjoyed spending time with his two grandsons, mentoring them and taxiing them around to their various extracurricular activities. George was Zeledith’s “road dog”. When she was not working, George could be found tagging along with her wherever her daily routine would take her (i.e. Wal Mart, yarn stores, ice cream parlors and the like.)

George leaves to fondly cherish his memories his wife Muriel McAfee Hemingway, daughter, Zeledith Hemingway Blakely, two grandsons, Christian Alexander Blakely and George Winston Blakely, two great-grandchildren, Peyton Nichelle and Canaan Alexander Blakely, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

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Mr George was my neighbor. He always had the biggest smile and would always greet you with a hello. I pray for Mrs Hemingway, Zee and the rest of the family that the Lord will strengthen you, give you peace that surpasses all your understanding and you will find rest in Him.

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To Zeledith and Mrs. Hemingway and Family. We are saddened at the passing of"Uncle Pup". He was a man of wisdom who didn't mind passing it on. May God bless you all and keep you strong during this time of bereavement. He's gone on to OMEGA CHAPTER but, not the end , instead, a new beginning with God. Love you all. Ronald Conwell Jr and Family

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Aunt Muriel And Cousin Zeledith I'm So Sorry For Our Loss Words Aren't Adequate,But Please Know That We Are Asking God To Provide Your Heart Comfort During This Time Of Great Loss. Dear God, Please Send Your Angels That Exce In Comfort To Be With My Aunt And CouEven Now.Help Them To Know That This Is Not Goodbye, But Until Then . In The Sweet Name Of Jesus We Pray... Amen Amen And Aaamen Jeremy Jones

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We will miss George and his infectious smile. You were a wonderful husband, father, and grandparent. I thank you for being a brother to me. I have wonderful memories of you in our families. Rest I peace my brother. Praying for the family.

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Fred Buggs and Family

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Mrs Hemingway Zee and family Mr the Creator hold you and all at this time and off comfort at this time... Condolences 💐

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Zee, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Sending my prayers and condolences as you mourn this loss, and offer comfort to you and your family in the days to follow. Sybil Lynch-Newman

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Zee, Mrs. Hemingway, Winston, Chris & Family As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Love you all!! Tisha Hayes Jackson & Family

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Zee, Mrs. Hemingway, Winston, Chris & Family As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Love you all!! Tisha Hayes Jackson & Family

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Zee, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Sending my prayers and condolences as you mourn this loss, and offer comfort to you and your family in the days to follow.

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I am so very sorry for your family's loss. I pray that you will meditate on these words as a source of comfort: "To be absent from the body is to be present with God." Truly, what better place is there to be? -Karen Martin & Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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