Robert "Bob" HAMBLEN

August 24, 1947 - July 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" Duane Hamblen, 77, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Spokane, Washington, due to complications from dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Bob was born on August 24, 1947, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Faye and Howard Hamblen. He proudly served in the United States Army from August 29, 1967 to August 29,1969, receiving an honorable discharge. After his military service, Bob began a long and dependable career as a truck driver working from 1981 until his retirement in 2017.

In 1974, he settled in Post Falls, Idaho, where he would spend the next five decades of his life. On November 15, 1974, he married Charlotte, the love of his life and partner of 50 years. Together they built a strong, loving family and a life grounded in hard work, faith, and dedication.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Howard Hamblen; his mother, Faye Hoffman; and his bonus-father, Darrell Hoffman.

Bob is survived by his wife, Charlotte Hamblen; son, Matthew Hamblen; and daughter-in-law, Laura Hamblen. Bob's grandchildren: Daythian Hamblen, Lily Hamblen (great-grandchildren: Waylon Hamblen and Skylee Hamblen), Natalya Hamblen, Journey Hamblen, Austin Herth and Nicholas Herth (great-grandson: Beckem Herth). His brothers, Ernest and Vernon Hamblen; and brother-in-law, Charles Bowers.

He will be remembered as a quiet and steady presence, hard worker, a proud veteran, and a man deeply devoted to his family. His love, laughter, and strength will live on through the generations he helped raise.

A graveside service and military honors will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Evergreen Cemetery, Post Falls. Condolences to the family at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.