William H. “Bill” Wemes, 85, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born October 9, 1937 in Daviess County to the late Wilbur Wemes and Ruth Basinger Frey. Bill was retired as a Radiographer and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Owensboro Masonic Lodge #130, was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner, and member of the Rizpah Temple. He also enjoyed working on cars, was a 1957 graduate of Owensboro Technical School, and a U. S. Navy veteran. Bill was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Knight.
Surviving are his wife Sherrie Wemes; a daughter, Joy Bridges and husband Lionel of Owensboro; a son, Gregg Wemes of Brandenburg; two grandchildren, Jasmine and Jordan James, both of Owensboro; three great grandchildren, Jeremiah, Charlotte, and Abel Phillips, all of Owensboro; a sister, Misha Byers and husband Norman of Owensboro; a niece, Betsey Eli of Owensboro; and a brother-in-law, Jim Sympson of Hartford.
A graveside service will be 3 PM Friday, October 21, at Owensboro Memorial Gardens with burial following and with full military honors. Visitation will be from 11 AM until 2:30 PM with Masonic services at 2 PM at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of William H. Wemes, c/o Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Messages and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com.