Jim Hamblin

Jim Hamblin, age 82 of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at his home.
He was born May 7, 1941 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Pleas and Lucy Rains Hamblin Wells. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Hamblin; a son, Cecil “Buck” Hamblin; great-granddaughter, Lola Mullis; brother, Elmer Lee Wells; two sisters-in-law, Bertha Wells, and Mary Wells.
He is survived by five children, Ella Gist of Middlesboro, KY, Karen Hill of Williamsburg, KY, Brenda Hamblin of Williamsburg, KY, Donna Cox (James) of Williamsburg, KY, and Teresa Hamblin of Williamsburg, KY; a special step-daughter, Melinda Howard; 11 grandchildren, Melinda Mays, Angelia Mullis, Donovan Mullis, Johnathan Douglas, J. B. Cornelus, Trey Hamblin, Bradley Partin, Jimmy Beard, Patricia Beard, Christian Noe, and Dustin Beard; 17 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Herman Hamblin of Williamsburg, KY, William Hamblin of Williamsburg, KY, Henry Wells of Williamsburg, KY, and Roger Wells (Terry) of Williamsburg, KY; girlfriend, Wilma Ivey of Williamsburg, KY; special friends, Henry Hill and Glennis Mays; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral service was Thursday, November 2, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curt Vanover and Bro. Glennis Mays officiating.
Interment was in the Maple Creek Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.