Raymond Hamblin

November 23, 1935 - July 5, 2012

Booneville, KY – Raymond Hamblin, age 76, husband of Patricia (Combs) Hamblin, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. Raymond was born in Krypton, Perry County, KY on November 23, 1935, a son of the late Cecil and Edna (Colwell) Hamblin. He was a retired school teacher for both the Owsley and Perry County School Districts, a veteran of the US Army, a member of the Warrens Chapel United Methodist Church in Vincent, KY, an avid golfer, sportsman and outdoorsman. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, 2 sons; Kevin (Valerie) Hamblin of Gays Creek, KY, and Greg Hamblin of Fort Myers, FL, 1 brother; Kenneth (Stella) Hamblin of Chavies, KY, 4 sisters; Irene (George) Stewart of Crescent Springs, KY, Jeannie C. Riley of Naples, FL, Carolyn (Amos (Recently Deceased)) Ison of Bonnyman, KY, and Norma Hamblin of Hazard, KY, 1 grandson; Ethan Hamblin of Gays Creek, KY, Brother and Sister in laws; Fred (Linda) Combs of Jackson, KY, Judy (David) Gaunce of Lexington, KY, Karen (Jim) Deaton of Clayhole, KY, and Minnie Sue Combs of CA, along with many other loving family members and friends. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister; Mary McIntosh; 3 brothers; Bert, Earl, and James Hamblin. Military Rites by the Jack Welch Chapter 165 Disabled American Veterans and Funeral Services will be held at the Warrens Chapel United Methodist Church, Vincent, KY at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 8, 2012 with Reverend J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Raymond will be laid to rest in the Warrens Chapel Cemetery located in the Vincent Community of Owsley County. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Pallbearers will be, Kevin Hamblin, Greg Hamblin, Kenneth Hamblin, Fred Combs, David Gaunce, Jim Deaton, Jeff Riley, Ronnie Wooten, and Bobby Smith. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to following: Warrens Chapel United Methodist Church C/O Brenda Spence 508 KY Hwy 1071 Tyner, KY 40486 Hospice Care Plus 208 Kidd Drive Berea, KY 40403