Harold Edward "Buck" Hamby, 89, of Anderson , SC, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 30, 1931 in Anderson to the late Andrew Hamby and Hailey Byrum Hamby.
Buck was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from AnMed Health System having worked as the Building and Grounds manager. After his retirement, he worked as Chief Bailiff at the Anderson County Courthouse. Buck was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He served as chairman of the deacons and head usher.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Wilma Ulara Wright Hamby; sons, Jim Hamby (Leslie) of Lexington, SC and David Hamby of Anderson, SC; daughter, Diane Standridge (Bobby) of Anderson, SC; brothers, Michael and Terry Hamby of Anderson, SC; sisters, Helen Knight of Logansville, GA, Shelby McAlister and Linda Dutton both of Anderson, SC; "Poppy" to grandchildren, Bryan Hamby, Heather Hill, Stacey Gibson (Aaron), Jenna Wages (Matthew), Rebekah Hamby and Rachael Hamby; step-grandchildren, McKenzie Brooks and Sam Brooks and their mother, Denise Hamby; and great-grandchildren, Chase, Caden, Connor, Cash and Colin Gibson, and Allie and Jaxson Wages.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, John, Larry, Kenneth, Boyce and Gerald Hamby; and sister, Frances Carver.
A cryptside service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 12:30 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Aaron Gibson and Rev. Philip McAlister officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 203 Hill St., Anderson, SC 29624.
Events
Cryptside Service
Saturday, April 11, 2020
12:30PM
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 225-1636
Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621