Homer Hamby

Homer R. Hamby, of Kingston, our precious husband, father, grandfather and friend, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. He died peacefully, surrounded by members of his family. Homer (or Papa and Poppy as he was known to our family and most friends) was born on August 6, 1937. He spent his early years with his family in Kentucky. His family moved to Dayton, TN and he lived there until completing his undergraduate college work at Bryan College. He then moved to Memphis, TN where he attended the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. He was a member of Rho Chi Honor Society and graduated with highest honors. He was a pharmacist and owner of Kinser Drugs in Kingston, TN. He has served his friends, family and community for 50 years as of February 15, 2013. His contributions to his community and support of all manner of events benefiting his home town were numerous. These contributions were surpassed only by the concern and compassion he showed to his many loyal friends and customers he served at the pharmacy. He was member of South Harriman Church of God where he served as trustee, choir director and beloved Sunday School teacher. His heart and life's desire was to serve Jesus Christ and point others to Him. Nothing in the world was more important to him than others knowing and loving Christ. He was also a member of the Gideons International and took great pleasure in giving bibles to students and others so they would hear and see the Word of God. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna P. Hamby. He is also survived by his daughter, Vanessa O'Briant His Son, Cameron Hamby and wife Jena, his son Kevin Hamby and wife Kelly. His grandchildren are Mary Katherine (Kate) O'Briant, Peyton O'Briant, Collin O'Briant, Rachel Hamby, Allison Hamby and Josie Hamby. He is also survived by siblings Lillie Shelton, Bernice Henderson, Dora Lester, Mary Webb, Emma Lee Standifer, Larry Hamby and Bill Hamby. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harve and Arvie Hamby, brothers Howard, Eugene, and Bobby Hamby, and his son in law Michael O'Briant. Pall bearers will be Peyton O'Briant, Collin O'Briant, A.J. Brown, Larry Hamby, Bill Moore and Cameron Bruse. Visitation will be at Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 5pm till 8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm at South Harriman Church of God. Burial immediately following at Kingston Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Gideons International.

Homer Hamby

August 6, 1937 - February 25, 2013