With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Jerome Lee Rembert, 44, of Summerville, SC, husband of Shila Rembert, who passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Obituary

Jerome Lee Rembert was born on July 29, 1981, in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, to Herbert Jerome Rembert and Miyuki Rembert. During the earliest years of his life, Jerome lived in Japan before returning to the United States with his parents. The family settled at his father's homestead in St. Stephen, South Carolina, where Jerome spent his childhood and much of his adult life.

Jerome began his academic journey at St. Stephen Elementary School, where he was a member of the National Junior Beta Club. He continued his education at St. Stephen Middle School and was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. Jerome later attended Timberland High School, where he was an active member of the National Beta Club and distinguished himself through academic excellence and leadership.

While at Timberland High School, Jerome earned numerous prestigious honors and awards, including the 1998–1999 Gold Dome Junior Scholar recognition from the University of South Carolina Spartanburg, the Erskine Fellow Award from Erskine College, successful completion of the Wofford Scholars Program at Wofford College, the National Macy Scholar Award from the Macy Minorities in Medicine Program, the Junior Scholar Award from Gardner-Webb University, and induction into the Thurgood Marshall Achievers Society. Jerome graduated from Timberland High School in 2001.

Following high school, Jerome attended Trident Technical College, where he earned a certification in maintenance and completed an apprenticeship at Robert Bosch Manufacturing.

He went on to build a successful and respected career in maintenance and robotics, working for numerous organizations across the Southeast. His professional experience included positions at Robert Bosch (North Charleston, SC); Guardian Automotive (Covington, GA); ADC Telecommunications (Lexington, SC); Quality Models of South Carolina (Orangeburg, SC); BD (Sumter, SC); Pure Power Technologies (Columbia, SC); Continental Tire the Americas (Sumter, SC); BMW Manufacturing Company (Greenville, SC); Volvo (Ridgeville, SC); Mercedes-Benz Vans (Ladson, SC); and Bridgestone Tires (Augusta, GA). Jerome was known for his technical skill, dedication, and strong work ethic throughout his career.

Jerome leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Shila Rembert; his five children—daughter Kyla Rembert; son Jackson Rembert; daughter Emiri Rembert; son Thomas Rembert, (from a previous marriage); and son Taishuyn Rembert, (from a previous relationship). and his only grandson, A'lakai Rembert, the beloved son of his daughter Kyla Rembert. He is also survived by his mother, Miyuki Rembert; his sister, Jessica "Jessie" Rembert; his brother, Akeem Rembert, and his wife, Ashley Rembert; his paternal grandmother, Willie Mae Rembert; his father-in-law, Randy Robinson; his mother-in-law, Terry Robinson; his sister-in-law, Felicia Green, and her husband, Donald Green; his brother-in-law, Randy Robinson Jr., and his fiancée, Debby Seng; along with a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Jerome was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Jerome Rembert; his paternal grandfather, Herbert Lee Rembert; and his maternal grandparents, Tsurue Onoue and Kiyoichi Onoue.

Jerome Lee Rembert will be remembered for his intelligence, perseverance, and dedication to his family and profession. His legacy lives on through the lives he touched and the love he shared.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of St. Stephen, SC. 843-354-2292.