Robert Junior Hambrick

January 26, 1932 - September 20, 2020

Robert Junior Hambrick, age 88, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at 10:00 p.m.

Robert was born on January 26, 1932, in Pennington, Texas, to Robert Elijah Hambrick and Ida May (Davis) Hambrick. He was a graduate of La Porte High School, La Porte, Texas. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed in San Antonio, Texas, where he met his wife. A Veteran, he loved his country with a passion. He retired in 1987 from a long career with the United States Postal Service.

Robert lived the life of a servant in every way. If anyone was in need he was right there to help. From his childhood days of helping his mother and daddy pick cotton, to sharing chores with his siblings, to helping neighbors. Growing up, Robert loved hunting and fishing, and continued that sport throughout his later years. He took care of his family, and was a wonderful husband and father, taking vacations with his wife and children.

Family Reunions rolled around every year at Thanksgiving, and he loved getting together with his siblings, listening to stories and telling stories from the early days. He laughed so much and so hard, sometimes his knees would buckle underneath him from laughter.

But, the most memorable aspects of his life were his faith in his Lord and Savior, and his love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was devoted to his church and led music for over 20 years, taught Sunday School, served as a respected deacon, and was relied upon for the upkeep of the building and grounds.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents- Robert Elijah Hambrick and Ida May (Davis) Hambrick, wife- Frances Lanell Hambrick, son- Robert Duane Hambrick, daughter- Lynda Dian Reeks, daughter- Mary Frances Hambrick, son- Charles David Hambrick, sister and brother-in-law- Marie and Roy Land, brother- John Calvin Hambrick, sister-in-law- Tutsie (Newton) Hambrick, and sister-in-law- Sandra (Carrol) Hambrick.

Those left to honor his memory are his wife- Doris Hambrick, son- Bill and wife Nina, daughter- Martha Moreno and husband Mike. Daughter (by marriage) Lanell Duke, daughter (by marriage) Tammy Goodwin and husband Sammy. Son (by marriage) Tommy Duke, Jr. Three brothers- Aaron Hambrick and wife Mada, Newton Hambrick, Carrol Hambrick, two sisters- Frankie Capers and Margaret Jordan and husband LeRoy. Thirteen grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and numerous extended family and friends.

Pall Bearers: Chris Hambrick, Chad Reeks, Jacob Moreno, Melvorne Walters, Hunter Skeeters and Josh Gatewood.

Honorary Pall Bearers: Jimmy Williams, Daniel Moore, Chase Reeks and Dustin Grubbs.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2020, prior to the service at Soda Baptist Church, 8135 US Hwy 190, Livingston, TX 77351. Following the 11:00 a.m. service, interment will be at Camp Ruby Cemetery, FM 1276, Livingston, TX. 77351.

"The impression Robert made on this earth will have a ripple effect through time, far beyond his reach, influencing everyone he met and those he loved."

"Death may leave heartache, you see,

That takes a while to heal,

But, God leaves us a memory,

No one can ever steal."

Frankie Hambrick Capers