Serving Families in Their Time of Sorrow

Damion D. Hemmings (October 25, 1979 – August 1, 2022)

St. Paul AME Church, 1012 S. Park Avenue, Apopka

Visitation: Friday, August 12, 2022
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: St. Paul AME Church
1012 S. Park Avenue
Apopka, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, August 13, 2022
Service Time: 2:00 PM
Service Location: Grace Bible Church
801 Dorscher Road
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Damion D. Hemmings, 42, of Ocoee, departed this life on Monday, August 1, 2022. Damion, known as “Spuddie” by his family and friends, was born on October 25, 1979 in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Prior to his demise, he was employed as both a truck driver and an auto mechanic.

He loved spending time with his family and friends. His smile and love for life will live on in the hearts of those who knew him best. Spuddie was known for his many talents, and working with his hands was one of them. He was known for his kindness and his compassion for people. He was a provider and devoted his life to caring for his beloved family. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tara Hemmings; children, Dymir, Damirah, and Shyla Hemmings, Tiara Merritt; mother, Novnett Sweetland; father, Michael Sweetland; brother, Andrew Hemmings; sisters, Sashalee (Trey) Blyche, Tanesha Sweetland, Latonya (Jeffrey) McDowell; 2 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 4-6PM at St. Paul AME Church, 1012 S. Park Avenue, Apopka. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 2:00 PM at Grace Bible Church, 801 Dorscher Road, Orlando with Pastor Gene Pritchard, officiating. Interment: Orlando Memorial Gardens, Apopka.

26 Comments

  • Novnett Sweetland Posted August 6, 2022 12:55 pm

    SIP my son mommy loves you, your death will not go in vain ❤️❤️❤️

    • Teri Haynes Posted August 11, 2022 11:55 pm

      My Condolences to you and your Family.

  • Tonya McDowell Posted August 7, 2022 12:43 am

    My Brother,

    Man, we was like oil and vinegar when we were young. I just thought Andrew was the nice one LOL but as time passed you were also the nice one. (SMILE). I had my son and you were the first one to bless me with a crisp much needed $100 bill! The last time we spoke I was telling you to get off the rode to spend time with us for Thanksgiving. You said you had to work. You loved your family and was an amazing provider. I told you I loved and you told me you loved me too. I will never forget that conversation. You will be deeply missed. I know God will give us strength and comfort during this time.

    Love always
    Tonya

  • Jeffery Posted August 7, 2022 12:47 am

    💔💔💔 SIP my brother you will truly be missed.

  • Odane Williams Posted August 8, 2022 10:49 pm

    Sip brother 🙏

  • Emily Allen-Vieira Posted August 9, 2022 12:31 am

    No mother should have to bury her son. Our thoughts and prayers you and your family, Annette. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

    Love,
    Emily

  • Tricia. Clarke-Modeste Posted August 9, 2022 4:01 am

    My dear nephew,

    We weren’t ready to let you go, our hearts are shattered.
    If only I could have you back just for a little while to have our regular conversations. Words will never be able to express how you leaving has affected me. In my heart you will live forever because I thought the world of you.

    Rest in eternal peace my dear nephew🙏🏾

    Love always
    Aunty Tricia

  • Lana & Family Posted August 9, 2022 4:31 pm

    Rest in sweet eternal peace. I’m still in disbelief that you are gone. My thoughts and prayers to your loving family. May they receive the comfort, strength and guidance during this time. Cherish the sweet memories and love you shared everyday. Love Alone

  • Shonta & Family Posted August 9, 2022 10:48 pm

    You were apart of our family. I still can’t believe your not here with us. You will be truly missed. 💔 My dearest condolences to your family. Rest in heaven my brother we love you. ❤

  • Shellyanne Lutas Posted August 10, 2022 2:07 am

    Dear Brother,
    I grew up with you and your family…33 years I’ve known you and we fought like cats and dogs when you were here in Jamaica. As God would have it, you became the Uncle to my son, and an amazing Uncle and guide you were to Ryan. Damion, I don’t know how to envision this life without you. You had an amazing spirit, such a beautiful heart; always willing to help, always made every single situation lighter, and always assured me that I was your sister. Spuddie, you were Gold! Until we meet again….just know that this world and our lives will not ever be the same without you.

    Love Shellyanne & your nephew Ryan Hemmings.

  • Latoya Rodney Posted August 10, 2022 2:25 am

    In the midst of life there is death, but the gates of memories will never close.
    Gone too soon my cousin, Gone too soon!!!
    Sleep in Peace until we meet again.
    I love you ❤️

  • Jacqui & Family Posted August 10, 2022 5:58 pm

    Jacqueline ReidThis may seem weird texting your phone… ppl keep telling me your gone, but it’s so hard to believe. You were the most generous person I know, your only fault was you never on time, always busy. But definitely a great friend. Any advise or help with any situation I know I could just text you and you would have a person or solution.. I’m still in disbelief.. they say God takes his best Angel’s first, but I still have to ask why.. Rest in eternal peace my friend, you’ll never be forgotten you made impact on so many life’s 🙏🏾 💔

  • Ginnifer LeFlore Posted August 10, 2022 10:53 pm

    Annette, I’m so sorry you and your family are having to go through this horrible time. Even though I didn’t know him, Damion will be regarded as my brother in heaven. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones.

  • Janet Waldin Posted August 11, 2022 4:13 am

    My Nephew,
    I still can’t believe you’re gone. This feels like one of those horrible nightmares that I can’t wake up from. Even though we’ve had our rifts over the years, I cherish the great memories that we had. I bought my first little jalopy car from you and taught myself how to drive. There were times when I was dealing with heartbreak, and you were the one that I would talk to (that was our little secret, no one knew about that). I will always cherish those memories. Sleep on my nephew. You have done well while on this earth. Until we meet again. I love you❤️

  • Hopelyn Gray Posted August 11, 2022 8:44 pm

    SIP cuz , words can never express the pain , grief and sorrow that love ones have to bear when a beauty full
    soul is gone too soon , you will be missed all that love and cherish on earth , but God knows best , your presents is needed in heaven be the angel Your creator need you to be SIP cuz 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️✌🏿

  • Roxy B Posted August 11, 2022 11:25 pm

    Ms Annette, I got chills when they told me Damion passed, you are the strongest, most kind hearted person I know. I am so sorry you are experiencing this. I will continue to pray for you, and the entire family for comfort and peace. Damion was an amazing son, May his soul rest in peace. Love you Ms Annette.

  • Teri Haynes Posted August 11, 2022 11:53 pm

    Rest in Paradise. Damien I know your mother Mrs. Annette is proud of the son you were. Until you meet your family again. SIP

  • Tiara Posted August 12, 2022 1:07 am

    Here is the link for anyone that is not able to attend the service, and would like to livestream it.

    https://youtu.be/mC6S9ER7pUg

  • Santress Posted August 12, 2022 6:33 am

    When you walk into any building or anywhere you at your smile lights up that building or that place . Like a comet blazing on the evening skies. GONE TOO SOON.

  • Virgil Posted August 12, 2022 3:58 pm

    S.i.p mi bredda still can’t believe 😢 Gone Too Soon.

  • Carolyn Posted August 12, 2022 8:57 pm

    Thinking of you in your hour of sorrow and extending a heart feel sympathy I am praying for you and your family may God be with you through this difficult times believe me I know how you feel it’s a hole in your heart that can be fixed my condolences to miss Annette and the entire family family

  • Orienthia Somers Posted August 13, 2022 4:01 am

    My deepest condolences.

  • Leon AKA Nassty Posted August 13, 2022 6:21 pm

    This is still unbelievable to me I can’t grasp the concept of you being gone, 19 yrs bro love you SIP

  • Ricardo Clarke Posted August 13, 2022 10:21 pm

    Gone but not forgotten,,Rest In Peace little bro!

  • Dwight Clarke Posted August 16, 2022 1:20 am

    Rest in peace my nephew, we truly had a good but short run. We had our differences only once in this life yet I thought of you every single day as I do now. I will love you forever, just know that you wull never be forgotten.

  • Tara Hemmings Posted September 24, 2022 1:35 pm

    Babe , I still call and text your phone knowing you will not answer but hoping this a dream that I will soon wake from . People say it gets better with time (not true it gets harder ) at least for us . Please R.I.P babe I will take care of everything here .
    Love and miss you everyday
    Wife and Kids

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