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George HAMBLIN Obituary

HAMBLIN, George "Bill" 73, of Tampa, FL, passed away February 10, 2020. Bill was born January 28, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam and became a police officer with the Tampa Police Department and later retired from Verizon. He served as Scout Commissioner with Boy Scouts of America and Commander of the American Legion USS Tampa Post 5 for more than 12 years. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosemary; son, Bill; daughter-in-law, Frances; sister, Judy; and nephew, Jamie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Post 5 in Tampa, FL. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Post 5.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Feb. 26, 2020.

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Patricia and

March 5, 2020

Bill was a wonderful kind man, he inspired so many with the way he spoke and his loved for the Community, Veterans, military. True American patriot who had a devotion for the American Legion Family of U.S.S. Tampa Post 5 of which he was commander for over 12 years. Bill will be missed by many. Prayers are with his dear wife and entire family.

Tammy O'Donnell

March 2, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cheryl and

March 1, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strengthening in eachother as your hearts heal.

Mary Kelly

March 1, 2020

Thoughts and prayers to the Hamblin family. Bill was a great man and will be missed.

Sherri Harris

February 27, 2020

Bill , was a dear friend & co- worker for many years @ GTE/Verizon. RIP my friend. You are truly missed. Sherri Harris

Howard Shapiro

February 26, 2020

My fellow Vet,my fellow Legion member, and more importantly my friend!!! I will remember the fun times.. when we walked Dale Mabry trying to get donations for that first Christ the King auction. Weird contributions but we pulled it off! We took the alter boys to the Keys with Father Sherman and almost ended up in the middle of Hurricane Andrew. I will cherish the Legion parties and even the cemetary services. As a fellow New Yorker fellow Veteran and a fellow 1947 baby there is a lot to cherish and remember. I will think of you fondly and often.

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