Hansel "Hank" F. Emory, Jr. , 69 of Cope passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. A Celebration of Life drop-in will be held from 1:00-3:00 P. M. on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the home of Charlene and P. J. Heslep, 119 Ferndale Road in Cope. Mr. Emory was born on July 23, 1952, in Meridian, MS. He was the son of the late Hansel F. Emory, Sr. and the late Jean Reid Carpenter. He was a true outdoorsman. He loved fishing, all types of animals as well as gardening and planting flowers. He attended Charleston Southern University. Mr. Emory retired from Zeigler Chevrolet in Bamberg. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He was predeceased by his father, Hansel F. Emory, Sr. and his mother and stepfather, Jean Carpenter (Papa Jim). Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Kathy M. Emory; daughter, Kimberly Emory Smith (Trey); sisters, Melanie Stone (Gary), Nicole Ballew (Wade); brother, Khris Emory (Melissa); several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews. Memorials may be made to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation to Benefit Richland Trauma Services at 1600 Marion St. Columbia, S. C. 29201. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Hansel "Hank" F. Emory, Jr. , please visit our floral store. div. ptwp-tree {min-width:400px;float: right;}A Memorial Tree was planted for Hansel "Hank"We are deeply sorry for your loss - the staff at Thompson Funeral HomeJoin in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree