Willie S. Hembree, 97, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 in Detroit, Mich. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Hembree Muckle Partridge; and father, Willie Hembree.Local survivors: sister, Janet Muckle Moore and the Muckle family.Family hour will be Thursday at 10 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 11 a.m. at Greater Christ Baptist Church, 3544 Iroquoia St., Detroit, MI 48214.Arrangements are by Andrew's Funeral Home, 12809 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238.Announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.