HAMRICK JOHN R

WO1 John R. Hamrick was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/29/2021 at the age of 74.7 from Colon cancer
Barnesville, GA
Flight Classes 68-517 and 68-31
Date of Birth 12/20/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 173 AHC in 68-69
Call sign in Vietnam ROBINHOOD 13
This information was provided by Johnathan Hamrick

More detail on this person: John Hamrick December 20, 1946 - August 29, 2021 Barnesville, Georgia - Mr. John Ross Hamrick, age 74, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. John was born on Friday, December 20, 1946, in Macon, Georgia to the late John and Ruth Hamrick. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Hamrick; brother, Larry Hamrick, and granddaughter, Bella Grace Hamrick. John served his country as a helicopter pilot in the United States Army in Vietnam where he earned numerous medals for his heroism. John believed in serving God as well as his country and was well known for his patriotism. He was minister of music at several churches including his home church, Antioch Baptist Church where John also served as a Deacon. John is survived by his wife, Kay Land Hamrick of 53 years, whom he loved very much; sons; Johnathan Hamrick and David (Christy) Hamrick; sister, Sharon Lindsey; seven grandchildren who were his heart; Kaylee, Ross, Landon, Bobby John, Virginia, Georgia, and Savannah, and a host of extended family. Funeral Services for Mr. John Ross Hamrick will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Church with Dr. Jeffrey Morgan officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour at the church. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, or donations can be made to Tunnel To Towers at t2t.org To make an online condolence, please visit www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, GA is serving the Hamrick Family.

Burial information: Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery

This information was last updated 09/05/2021

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