William Henry Hambrick Sr.

William Henry (Bill) Hambrick, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, 69, born October 11, 1937 in Pineland, Texas went to be with the Lord and Savior on June 14, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Bill was a longtime resident and business owner in Conroe, Texas before beginning a new career as the Machine Tool Technology instructor at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas. Bill retired in May 2007 after many incredible years of service. Bill was highly respected and adored by his many students he taught throughout the years at Angelina College. He also served in the National Guard and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Hubert A. Hambrick and Clarice L. Key and also his in-laws, Charles and Letha Mary Raybon. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Doris Faye, his four children and their families, Linda (Jesse)Thornton, William ,Jr. (Pat) Hambrick, Janie (Glenn) Harris and Debra (Kevin) McQuain. Grandchildren, Chad (Joy) McGuire, Christopher Thornton and Cary Thornton, Brandi (Jeremy)Karnowski, Bethany Harris, Justin McQuain and Kalyn Ryan, Jerrod (Erin) McQuain, and Lauren McQuain. Great Grandchildren are Chelsea, Derrick and Madison McGuire, Chance, Corbin and Cole Thornton, Baliee and Jarrett Karnowski, and joining our family in September Aubrey McQuain and Baby Girl Carroll McQuain. One sister Betty (Smokey) Davis as well as many loving sister and brother in- laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers: William Hambrick, Jr., Chad McGuire, Chris Thornton, Cary Thornton, Justin McQuain, Jerrod McQuain, Jeremy Karnowski, Steve Davis, Jake Davis, and Jason Davis, Bobby Davis. Officiating the service will be Gene Harrell and Horace Fletcher. He was loved dearly by family and friends and will be missed tremendously. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Unit 7A Cooley Tower for their love, care and support. The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Lung Association or the charity of their choice. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 18, 2007 at Metcalf Funeral Directors in Conroe, Texas. Interment immediately following at Conroe Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends for visitation on Sunday, June 17, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Metcalf Funeral Home in Conroe, Texas.