Herbert O. Hamby, Jr.

Herbert O. Hamby, Jr. age 80 of Dacula, GA passed away January 15, 2018. Herb graduated in 1958 from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. He received his commission of Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserve in 1964. He was the Owner of Hamby Construction Company for over 40 years and an avid Golfer. He was a member of Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church and the Wesley Class and was Past President of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and the Gwinnett Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife of 59 years June Payne Hamby; daughter Judy Bryan and her husband Scott of Dacula; son, David Hamby and his wife Michelle of Dacula; grandchildren; Kristin Welshhans, Lauren Bryan, Davis Bryan, Jessica Hamby and Miles Hamby. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park. Rev. Dr. Royeese Stowe and Rev. Bill Childers will officiate. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Herb's memory to Hope Clinic 121 Langley Dr. Lawrenceville, GA 30046 or Wishes 4 Me Foundation, Inc. 1971 Sumter Ct. Lawrenceville, GA 30044 or Lawrenceville Co-Op Ministry 176 Church St. P.O. Box 1328 Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-277-4550.