Gary Carter Hamby

Westminster- Gary Hamby, 65, husband of Lynn Ballenger Hamby, passed away May 8th, 2020, at his home with his wife, daughters and beloved dog, Buddy, by his side.

Born in Oconee, SC, he was the son of Charles Hamby (Betty) of Anderson, SC and Allene Bearden of Westminster. Gary was retired from Propex, as an operational supervisor and also SCDOT. Gary was known as a friend to everyone he met. He was a big man with a big heart.

In addition to his wife Lynn Ballenger Hamby of 45 years, Gary is survived by daughters, Alison Lee (Donald) of Easley, Jennifer Hartung (Patrick) of Fort Benning, GA; brothers, Greg Hamby of North Carolina, Matthew Hamby (Lucille) of Oakway; sisters, Beverly Estaque of Seneca and Myra Hamby of Anderson; and seven grandchildren, Katelyn Lee, Campbell Lee, Colin Hartung, Caroline Hartung, Garrett Lee, Levi Hartung, and Logan Hartung; special friend, Sherry Willer.

Gary is preceded in death by his beloved stepfather, James Bearden and nephew Jamie Bearden.

No Formal Service will be held.

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gary’s memory can be made to United Way of Oconee, PO Box 1693 Seneca SC 29679, or Miracle Hill Children’s Home, 490 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Greenville, SC, 29607 or VFW 406 W. 34th St. Kansas City, MO, 64111, http://www.vfw.org/home/. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.