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Jerry Hamner Obituary
He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on September 27, 1937. Mr. Hamner graduated from Albemarle High School in 1955 and served in the United States Army from March 1961 until February 1967.
Mr. Hamner was preceded in death by his parents, Marvine Bragg Hamner and Thomas Judson Hamner.
Mr. Hamner is survived by his daughter, Jerri Anne Arrington of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and a stepdaughter, Olivia Nicole Kober of Palmyra, Virginia. He is also survived by sisters, M. Dare Payne of Staunton, Virginia and Patricia A. Hamner of Earlysville, Virginia. There are two surviving grandchildren, Charles F. Sensel IV of Petersburg, Virginia and Samantha Leigh Sensel of Fredericksburg, Virginia; two step grandchildren, Jessie and Anthony Kober of Palmyra, Virginia; and two nephews, Travis and Jason Payne of Lake Monticello.
Mr. Hamner was a member of Cherry Avenue Christian Church, Charlottesville, Virginia; Masonic Lodge #55 of Alberene, Virginia; American Legion Post #74, Charlottesville, Virginia; and Loyal Order of the Moose #1028 of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Mr. Hamner's career centered around transportation. He was employed by Virginia Stage Lines/Trailways for 30 years and later retired from Charlottesville Transit after 12 years of service. Mr. Hamner had a vibrant personality that touched many lives and was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He also has two very special feline friends Jobe and Hobo who loved him dearly.
The family wish to thank the Neurosurgical ICU and 8th floor Palliative Care Staff of the University of Virginia Medical Center for all their medical care and support.
The family will receive family and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at Cherry Avenue Christian Church on Tuesday April 18, 2006.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Cherry Avenue Christian Church with burial in the Scottsville Cemetery, Scottsville, Virginia.
Those who wish may send flowers or make a memorial contribution in Jerry's name to a charity of choice.
Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Hamner
Julie Abbott-Haynes
May 4, 2006
Jerri,
I was so sorry to hear the news about your father passing. I have such fond memories of him from my childhood and teen-age years. It is always inspiring to hear of people like him who live life to the fullest and make things happen, the world can never have enough of them..... Please pass along my condolences to the rest of your family. My thoughts are with you and them.
Karen Schoening-Hoggard
April 20, 2006
Jerri, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family will be in our prayers.
PAM PROFFIT
April 18, 2006
JERRI, YOU WILL BE MISSED, I KNEW JERRI THROUGH MY PARENTS AT THE CHARLOTTESVILLE MOOSE LODGE, I REMEBER WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL, JERRI PLAYED SANTA FOR OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
WAYNE, FRANCES, PAM PROFFIT
CHARLOTTESVILLE MOOSE LODGE 1028
Marshall Johnson
April 18, 2006
We used to burn up the local golf courses... not with ability, but with enthusiasm. Jerry was a good friend.
Heidi Franz
April 18, 2006
Jerri,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything.
*hugs*
Heidi
Kathy Nicholls
April 18, 2006
Dear Dare & Patricia: I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and I pray for God to give you comfort during this trial.
Jane and Stu Pitts
April 18, 2006
Pat and Dare, so sorry about the death of brother, Jerry. Our condolences and prayers to you both and the rest of the family.
Jim&Gayle Baker
April 17, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Barbara Hansen
April 17, 2006
To Jerri & Family;
My condolences to you & your family. May God give you comfort, strength & peace at this time.
Shelagh Lessick
April 17, 2006
Jerri,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Shelagh, Leigh, Steven and Matthew
Patty Swain
April 17, 2006
Jerri Anne, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Find peace in knowing he is in a much better place now.
Carol Adams
April 17, 2006
Patricia and Dare,
I'm truly sorry to hear about Jerry and hope you can find some comfort in knowing how many people care. May God be with you.
faye moneymaker
April 17, 2006
Dare,Patricia and Families, Sorry to here of Jerry's death we have had some good times at the dances,now he's in heaven dancing my prayers are with you and family Faye Moneymaker (Parr)
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