Sam Jones Hamby

Sam Jones Hamby, age 71, of Wilkes went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his residence. Born on June 16, 1945 to the late T.W. "Coot" Hamby and Ethel Gaynell Jones Hamby. Throughout his life, he worked at Winn Dixie stocking groceries. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Moody Dale Hamby and sister: Reba Hamby Eller. Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers: William Harson Hamby & wife Jennifer, of North Wilkesboro and Tarence Walter Hamby, Jr. & wife Shelia, of Boomer; along with a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Wilkesboro with the Rev. Clayton Handy officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ruby Pardue Blackburn Adult Daycare Center @ Po Box 984, North Wilkesboro, NC 28654. Special Thanks to Megan Sweede & family, caregivers of Wilkesboro, and to PruittHealth Hospice of Wilkes.