Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
John Hamrick Obituary
Chesnee, SC - John "JY" Yates Hamrick, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum at the age of 101.
Born in Mooresboro, NC, he was the loving husband of Jewel Hammett Hamrick for 75 years and the son of the late James Monroe and Addie Ramsey Hamrick. He was the oldest member of State Line Baptist Church, where he served faithfully in many areas over the years. Mr. Hamrick was retired from Cliffside Mills and was a United States Army WWII Veteran.
In addition to his wife, also surviving are many nieces and nephews. His son, Johnny Hamrick, Jr. predeceased him. JY was the last remaining member of his family having been predeceased by nine siblings.
The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 2:00PM on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Stateline Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00PM at the church with Reverend Kris Showen officiating. Interment will be in State Line Baptist Church with military honors. Social distancing and masks are requested.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Stateline Baptist Church, 1328 State Line Baptist Church, Gaffney, SC, 29341.
The family will be at his residence, 538 Keg Town Mill Road, Chesnee.
An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Hamrick
Sponsored by Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory.
1 Entry
Mack & Ann Atkinson
January 5, 2022
Sorry to hear of J Y'S passing. I enjoyed knowing him. I will never forget our trips to Washington and the beach. He was a fine man.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in John Hamrick's name
Memorial Events
for John Hamrick
Funeral services provided by:
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory1047 Chesnee Highway P.O. Box 850, Gaffney, SC 29341
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Hamrick's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
