Georgie Hamblin

Georgie E. Hamblin, "Sonny", 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. George retired from the US Postal Service in 1986. After retirement George spent winter months with his wife in Texas until 1995. George loved to travel with his wife, family and friends, fishing, hunting, gardening, and the great outdoors. He was a coach for Raytown Baseball Little League, a Cub Scout and Boys Scout Leader, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Local 47). George and Rita joined the Casi Chili competition cook-offs (Tail-End of Texas) which he won several state and local championships. George also worked at KCIR raceway, mowing and working the concession stands.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl A. Thomas, of the home; 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, sister Barbara J. Collum (Texas), brother Roy A. Hamblin (Ks), nieces and nephews, and his sweetheart of over 15 years Maryann Harman (Mo).

He is preceded in death by his father Georgie M. Hamblin, mother Evelyn G. Hamblin, sister Lorena M. Raymond, wife Rita M. Hamblin, and twin sons Rickie L. Hamblin and Ronald E. Hamblin.

A celebration of life will be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St., Indep. Mo. on Sunday May 15th, at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 E. 42nd Street S., Unit 600, Indep. Mo. 64055.

Online condolences at www.speakschapel.com