Sidney Allen Hamby

January 24, 2018

Sidney Allen Hamby 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was born on December 21, 1926 in Covington, GA to the late John A. and Jeanette Britt Hamby. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sweet wife Clara Sue Mask Hamby, son Joseph Hamby, and daughter Melissa Hamby. Sidney served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He had a great love for his church and family. He served as Pastor at Decatur Wesleyan Church in Decatur, GA. for over 30 years, but was in the ministry teaching God's word for more than 50 years. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Hamby is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Clara Elizabeth and Ron McNeair of Omaha, GA.; sons and daughters-in-law; Sidney and Debbie Hamby of Kenner, LA, and Timothy and Gena Hamby of Davidson N.C..; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many loving family and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:00am at Wheeler Funeral Home 11405 Brown Bridge Rd Covington, GA. with Rev. Tanner Cline Officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, January 26, 2018 from 6-8pm and Saturday morning from 10am – 11am at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Stewart Baptist Church Cemetery located at 158 Stewart Church Rd, Covington, GA 30014. Guests may sign the online register at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.