Doug Hamrick, age 60

 Doug Hamrick, age 60, of Forest City, NC, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012.

 Doug was born on November 4, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late James Howard Hamrick and Margie Crump Hamrick.  He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1969 and worked as a self-employed truck driver most of his life.  He enjoyed working on old cars, gardening and his dogs.  He was known for having a wonderful sense of humor and was a Baptist. 

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one son, Derek Hamrick and one sister, Marilyn Green.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Atkins Hamrick; one son Billy Hamrick; one daughter, Leann Hamrick; one granddaughter, Alexis Hamrick all of Forest City and a special brother in-law, Ronnie Atkins.

Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Travis Smith officiating.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC  28043.

Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Hamrick Family.