Gerald Ray Hamrick, age 84

Gerald Ray Hamrick, age 84 of Ellenboro died Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Gerald was born October 22, 1938, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Winfred and Eva Griffin Hamrick.

Gerald was a graduate of Ellenboro High School, and graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville, TN. He was also a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Hawkins Hamrick and his son, Don Hamrick.

Survivors include his son, Shane Hamrick and wife Chelly of Cherryville, his brother, Charles Hamrick of Ellenboro, one grandson, two step-grandchildren, as well as one great-grandson.

The funeral was held September 15 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Bruce Duncan officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com