Sri Hemanth Digumarthi

Sri Hemanth Digumarthi passed away at Piedmont Hospital on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the young age of 40.

Hemanth was born in Visakhapatnam, India on October 3, 1981. He graduated from Edmond Santa Fe High in 1997, and went on to earn a degree in psychology from Oglethorpe University in 2002.

Hemanth was a well-respected and broadly experienced litigator. He is a former prosecutor for DeKalb Solicitor General’s office, where he tried dozens cases before criminal juries. He also worked as a civil litigator for both State Farm and Liberty mutual. Most recently, he worked as a personal injury lawyer for Cruz & Associates.

Hemanth was also a leader in our community, having served on the Board of The Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) since 2015; as President his first year, and was a Board member for GAPABA Law Foundation. He was part of an exclusive delegation of attorneys representing the United States in Japan in the same capacity.

Hemanth enjoyed traveling the world with his wife. He was personable and full of compassion, and made an impact on everyone he met. He enjoyed connecting with friends and family, and was loved by all that knew him.

Hemanth is survived by his loving wife, Samantha Harrykissoon, of 13 years. Hemanth is lovingly remembered by his parents – Lakshmi and Hanu; brother and family – Hari, Praneetha, Neal and Mina; uncle and family – Ramji, Sippi, Pieter and Devi; Aunt and family – Satya, Babulu, Shreepal and Archana; parents-in-law – Doodnauth and Sukhranie; and brother-in-law and family – Rajesh and Paula; and numerous cousins and friends.

Prayers and remembrance will be offered from Wages & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematories at 1040 Main St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 11 a.m.

This will be followed by a private religious ceremony for immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nicholas House http://nicholashouse.org .

Condolences for the family may be offered online at Wages & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematories .