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James Dillard Hamrick

James Dillard Hamrick, 91, of Shelby, NC passed away at Atrium Health Cleveland on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 with his loving family by his side, holding his hand.

He was the son of the late Lemuel Amzi and Eulalia Elliott Hamrick.

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by a son, Jimmy D. Hamrick, a sister, Sarah H. Grigg, five half brothers: Clifford Hamrick, Maynard Hamrick, Naman Hamrick, Sherill Hamrick and W.A. "Dub" Hamrick.

James is survived by his wife of 74 years, Martha Hoyle Hamrick. He is also survived by his son Michael S. Hamrick (Patty) and daughter Diann H. Noggle (Larry). He also leaves behind grandchildren and their spouses: Brian Hamrick, Angie Mauney, Traci Proctor, Jason Hamrick, Leslie Noggle, Matthew Noggle. Also left to cherish his memory are ten great-grandchildren.

James graduated from Fallston High School in 1949. He later retired from Martin Marietta Aggregates in 1991 after 38 years of service to the company. One of his proudest accomplishments was being the recipient of the Jefferson Cup, a noble honor for plant managers. He also mentored many future managers within the company.

James was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church for over fifty years where he enjoyed attending and participating in the Sunday school class. In his free time, James loved to garden, work out in the yard, travel, cook-out and enjoyed eating and was known to have a beautiful singing voice. He enjoyed taking his wife, Martha out dancing when he got the opportunity.

A funeral service for James will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The family will receive friends an hour before the service in the church sanctuary. Graveside service will be private at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fallston, NC. At other times, the family will receive visitors at the home.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to:

Elizabeth Baptist Church: 301 N. Post Rd Shelby, NC 28152 Or Hospice Cleveland County: 951

Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com


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