Photo courtesy of Cobb Funeral Home - Blytheville
Manila, Arkansas
Charles A. Hamm, 75, of Manila, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Wilson, Arkansas. Charles was born to Ernest and Mary (Council) Hamm. He worked in maintenance for the Rivercrest School District. Charles was a strong Christian man and was a member of Grace Life Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his farm animals, hunting, and fishing. Charles never met a stranger and loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Emma Lou Wagner Hamm; his parents; and a daughter, Betty Jean Gentry. Charles leaves five children, Sandra Jean Martin of Monette, Therald James Martin, Jr. (Teresia) of Richmond, Texas, Michael Allen Martin of Oklahoma, Kathryn Patricia Williams of Jonesboro, and Charles Christopher Hamm (DeeAnn) of Centerton, Arkansas; one brother, Ernest "Sonny" Hamm (Linda) of Savannah, Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Tenner Wagner; five sisters-in-law, Eve Wagner, Linda Cathey, Mickie Orr, Mary Mosley (Charles), and Dian Lucas (J.E.); 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 19th at 3:30 p.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Allan Lucas officiating. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home.
I thought the world of Mr and Mrs Hamm. Mr Hamm would do anything for anybody at any time. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time
Judy Watson
April 19, 2017 | Wilson, AR
Mr. Hamm was a great man. I subbed at Rivercrest schools. He was always asking if needed any help. He will be greatly missed. All family are I'm my prayers. Christie Carmichiel
Christie Carmichiel
April 19, 2017 | DYESS | Coworker
I worked with Mr. Hamm at Randall and later was one of my dear customers when I was an agent for Farmers Insurance Group. A truly good Christian soul, my condolences.
Ruth Garner
April 19, 2017 | Blytheville, AR
Mr. Hamm will truly be missed by so many. He was genuinely kind and caring and had such a big heart. He shared many hunting and fishing stories with us and a lot of laughter. My prayers are with his family and his school family.
Vickie Shannon
April 18, 2017 | Wilson, AR | Coworker
Mr. Hamm was a great example of the Fruit of the Spirit given to us in Galatians 5:22-23. His smile and gentle way will be so missed around Rivercrest Country. We are so blessed to have known and worked with such a wonderful man, and we have peace in knowing that he is resting in the arms of Jesus. My prayers are with his family that he loved so, so much.
Nickie Brown
April 18, 2017 | Coworker
When I went to Luxora to teach 28 years ago - I was told that I would meet a wonderful group of people and students that would become another family to me. That was so right. Two of the most amazing people that I met were Mr. & Mrs. Hamm. They took me in like family, they prayed for me and with me through tough times in my life (like the birth of my child, Kinsley). I was so sad to leave Luxora but whatever school I was sent to in the District - I always had Mr. Hamm - because he always...
Nancy "Tippy" Duncan
April 18, 2017 | Wilson, AR | Coworker
30 years ago I started teaching in the school district, now known as Rivercrest. I spent the next 19 years there. I met lifelong precious friends including Mr. Hamm and his wfie, Emma Lou.. He was the kindest, most loving, gentle spirited man I've ever met. My heart was broken to hear of the tragedy that took him too soon last week. Prayers for his family and his Rivercrest family (I still claim them as mine too) as we celebrate his life and the many years he invested into the lives of...
Glen and Michele Dunnam
April 17, 2017 | Jonesboro, AR | Friend
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Rivercrest will not be the same without him. We sure loved him. And miss his smiling face.
Amanda Atchley
April 17, 2017 | Osceola, AR | Coworker
Hugs and prayers to the family of an amazing man. He was always a laugh and good for a hug if you were down.
Cara Lingle
April 17, 2017 | Piggott | Coworker
