Clarence Monroe Hambrick Sr.

February 6, 1926 - July 23, 2015

Clarence M. Hambrick, Sr. “Hoss” Age 89, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Symphony of Joliet. Born February 6, 1926 in Princeton, AL to the late Calvin and Eliza (nee Anderson) Hambrick. Veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII. Clarence retired from Caterpillar Tractor in Joliet, IL, following 32 years of employment. Lifetime member of the VFW Post #5422 in Wilmington. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed playing euchre, and a Chicago White Sox fan. Surviving are his children, Troy (Rhonda) Hambrick of Joliet, IL, Jay (Theresa) Hambrick of Shorewood, IL, Rita (Jim) Gullick of Winchester, TN, and Gerry (Barbara) Hambrick of Winchester, TN; fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren; one brother, CE (Barbara) Hambrick of Huntland, TN; one sister, Jewel (Joe) Casey of Tullahoma, TN; and one sister-in-law, Mable Hambrick of Wartrace, TN. Preceding him in death was his wife of 59 years, Florence E. (nee Graham) Hambrick; infant son, Jerry Hambrick; infant daughter, Darla Hambrick; and brother, Bob Hambrick. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Monday, July 27, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation. Family and friends will meet on Wednesday, July 29th at 9:00 a.m. at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel to go in procession to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood for committal services at 9:30 a.m. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com