Service was held December 16th, 2024, at New Assurance Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Floyd Hempstead was born on July 5, 1949, in Camden, Arkansas, the third of eight children to the late Roy O. Hempstead and Lily Mae Hempstead. He departed this life on November 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and resilience.
In 1961, Floyd and his family moved to sunny California, where he began his journey of hard work and achievement. Floyd was a natural-born builder with a talent for creating anything with nails and wood. His love for marbles, bowling, and tennis reflected his competitive spirit and zest for life. Above all, Floyd had a deep love for the Lord and was a devoted member of New Assurance Church until his passing.
Floyd was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents, his brother Lloyd Hempstead, his sister Peggy Nelson of North Carolina, his oldest grandson Antoine Hollingsworth, and his nephew Marcus Hempstead.
He leaves to cherish his memory daughter Stephanie Hempstead, adopted son Floyd Johnson, grandchildren; Janika Hollingsworth Stewart, Nakiesha Richard, and Antrell Richard, great-grandchildren; Heaven Martin, Prince Israel Stewart, Ahmad Stewart, Zaakir Stewart, Timothy Davis, Tru Parker, Jae Twon Hollingsworth, Amari Hollingsworth, and Isaiah Hollingsworth, brothers; Roy Hempstead, James Hempstead, and Marrell Hempstead, sisters; Ruby Hempstead and Laura J. Steel, and a host of cousins, friends, and loved ones.
Floyd’s determination, craftsmanship, and love for family will forever be remembered.
Rest well, Floyd. You will be deeply missed.
