J. Fred Hambright

So many wonderful memories and stories about J Fred. I have read every one of the warm and tender passages people have written about him in this forum. He was many things to many people. My one takeaway that I am the fondest of is that he made you feel like you were the most important person he had talked to that day. I will look forward to another celebration of Fred's life in Colorado when he will once again be reunited with his beloved wife Dee.

Fred what a wonderful human being, a great businessman and friend. Always with a sense of humor and giving great encouragement he made you feel like you could accomplish anything. Sure gonna miss our Monday conversations save some leasing for me up there, your pal.

Fred - Thanks for the laughs and all the help! You helped me navigate Kansas title and I will always think of you with a smile on my face. Your sense of humor was legend. Rest in peace my Friend.

I first met J. Fred when I worked at Kansas Blueprint under the direction of Dick Holke drawing maps. Between Dick & Fred they knew everybody in the entire mid-content oil patch. That was 60 years ago. There was never a day that I couldn't call Fred & get the best advice on lease prices, proper lease forms or most anything else ... except cards. I knew better than to play cards with J. Fred. I miss him already.

My condolences to the family. I am a friend to the Hervey's in San Luis Obispo and have enjoyed Marby's company. Also have a lease agreement for our family land in Kansas. Gwen Stanhope

The Hambrights were the greatest neighbors. We lived next door for ten years and it was a pure joy. I learned a great deal about honor and values from Fred and have always been greatful.

Fred Hambright was a mentor to me. He taught me so much about the Landman profession. Long after I moved from Wichita to California, we stayed in touch and I would always help him with a request if I could. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. RIP, Pal.

Just as Fred enjoyed finding richness in the land, he enjoyed finding richness in everyone he knew.

Fred gave me my first chance to work as a landman in 1975 during my first year of college. He took the time to work with me and always made me feel comfortable in a new setting for me as a young person getting started. I looked forward to our Monday meetings. I know he was a good friend to my father and was a great family man. Thanks Fred for starting my career. Any landman or businessman could only wish for all the friends and contacts that Fred had during his many years of work in the...