Edward “Ed” Earl Hamblin

Edward “Ed” Earl Hamblin, a treasured member of the Williamsburg, Kentucky community, stepped into eternity on February 2, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, hard work, and enduring friendships.
Born in Whitley County, Kentucky, on November 30, 1947, Ed, known for his grit and resilience, spent his years as a coal miner.
Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Ethel Hamblin; his son, Brian Hamblin (LeRoy); his sisters-in-laws, Pat Hamblin, Sue Stanfill (Clayton), Jeanette Smith, Joyce Campbell (Ancil), Barbara Sullivan (James); and his brothers-in-laws, Bobby Davis, James Davis and Raymond Davis (Jane).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Quillen and Mary Hamblin; his brothers, Herman, Gilbert, and Robert Hamblin; his sisters, Martha Creekmore, Nerva Manus and her husband RV; and his in-laws, Raymond and Chrystal Davis.
Ed was a man of strength, courage, and faith. He was fortunate to have cultivated relationships with his farming buddies, Jim Sullivan, Ancil Campbell, and Everett Hill were not only companions but like brothers Ed chose in life. Ed’s heart was always full of love for his family and friends, and he leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to remember his kindness and tenacity.
Visitation will be held at Croley Funeral Home, 103 South 2nd Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 7, at 1:00 pm.
The funeral service will follow at the same location at 2:00 pm. Ed’s life will be celebrated with a burial service at Jellico Creek Baptist Church, 9004 Kentucky 92, Williamsburg, Kentucky, at 3:00 pm. Dinner will be at the fellowship hall at the Emlyn Baptist Church following the interment.
As we reflect on Ed’s life, we invite you to share your memories and upload photos to Ed’s memorial page. Your stories and pictures are not just keepsakes, but they will help us all remember Ed for the remarkable man he was.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.