Samuel Allen Hamrick (Hartville)'s Obituary
Samuel Allen Hamrick, beloved son of Sheila Hamrick and the late Randy Hamrick of Hartville, Missouri, departed this life Monday, June 2, 2014, at the age twenty-two years, eleven months and twenty-four days young.
Sam was born June 9, 1991, in Springfield, Missouri, to Randy and Sheila (Hansen) Hamrick. He was raised and spent his years in Hartville and was a graduate of the Hartville High School Class of 2009. Following high school, he entered the United States Army National Guard on June 12, 2008. He received his military training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was proudly serving his nation as a Blackhawk helicopter mechanic in the 1St of the 106th Aviation.
For many years, Sam attended Little Creek Baptist Church. In school, he was very involved with Shop Class. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars and spending time with family and friends.
Samuel was preceded in death by his father, Randy Joe Hamrick; and his paternal grandfather, John Hamrick.
He leaves behind his mother, Sheila Hamrick of Hartville; brothers, Nicholas Hamrick and Ian Hogan, both of Hartville; sister, Kayla Campbell and husband Jimmy of Norwood, Missouri; maternal grandparents, Dan and Shelby Hansen of Fair Grove, Missouri; paternal grandmother, Mary Lee Hamrick of Hartville; aunts, Tiffany Hansen of Nixa, Missouri; and Sherrie Hake and husband Pat of Ozark, Missouri; uncle, Dan Hansen of Hurley, Missouri; nieces, Hailey Justice and Aubree Campbell; cousins, Miranda Hake, Tori Clubb and Tyler Clubb; and many, many dear friends and military comrades.
Samuel Hamrick was a loving and caring son, brother and uncle. He will be fondly remembered as a very smart man who was extremely proud of his service to his country as a National Guardsman. Though his time with us was brief, he created many memories and moments we will cherish in our hearts forever.
TAPS Day is done, gone the sun, From the hills, from the sky, All is well, safely rest Safely rest, all is well. Fading light dims the sight, And a star gems the sky, Gleaming bright from afar, Drawing nigh, falls the night. Dear one, rest!
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