Jake Roy Hamby Jr. age 74, went to his heavenly home January 29, 2021. He was born to the late Jake Sr. and Ruth Minton Hamby. Jake was a member at Harmony Baptist Church in Millers Creek where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for 47 years. Jake worked for Coca Cola and later worked for Jeld-Wen as a moulder operator. He enjoyed most of all, his grandkids, collecting knifes, and wood working with his hands.
He was preceded in death by one baby sister, Ruby.
Those left to cherish the memories of Jake include his spouse Laura Dyson Hamby of 54 years, three children: son Doug Hamby (Delane), son Ricky Hamby (Monica), and a daughter Kimberly Bumgarner (Matthew). He leaves behind three siblings: sister Linda Cook (John), sister Inez Hincher (Billy), and a brother Steve Hamby. Four grandchildren survive him: Tyler Cline, Riley, Lillian, and Lucas Hamby.
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Liledoun Cemetery at 2:00 pm, with the Rev. Tanner Mundy, Rev. Troy Behrens, Rev. Dennis Chapman, and Rev. Tony Dyson officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gideons International @ PO Box 517 Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Covid-19 restrictions apply to all services.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
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