Rick Hambrock

          Glenn Richard “Rick” Hambrock, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, following a long illness while in the company of his loving wife Carrie Sue (Wilson) Hambrock, whom he married on July 28, 2005. 

            Rick was born at Jay County Hospital on September 29, 1954 to Charles Angus and Arlene Marie (Bost) Hambrock.  He graduated in 1972 from Redkey High School, although he attended Gov. I.P. Gray School for his first five years of education.  Rick was the vocalist in many local bands for over 30 years as well as a founding member and office manager for the Jay County Genealogy Society. 

            In his teen years, he organized a men’s softball team, got permission to use the old Gov. I.P. Gray School property and organized the creation of a ball diamond, backstop and bleachers. 

            He is survived by his wife Carrie, children Cassie Aly and Mustafa (wife Tiffany nee Faulker) Aly, grandchildren, Layliana and Juhlaya Eldeeb, Jett Hunt and Sydney Aly, brother James “Jim” Hambrock, sister Cathy (Jim) Garringer, aunt Wanda (Bost) Branscum, many nieces, nephews, cousins and special grandniece Rylee Jo. 

            He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert “Bob” Hambrock and Thomas “Tom” Hambrock and sister Sue Garinger. 

            Rick will be missed by his family, friends, fans and beloved dog Buster. 

            Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 12-2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Rick’s life will follow at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Bluff Point Cemetery, south of Portland. 

            Memorials may be directed towards the Genealogy Library in care of Jay County Historical Society or Alzheimer’s Association. 

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