Kenneth D. Hamsley

Kenneth Hamsley, age 53, of Unadilla, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Big Bear City, California.

Born in Houston County, he was the son of the late Melvin Hamsley and Alice Glenn Hamsley. He was a US Navy veteran, a carpenter and a Baptist. Kenneth was a talented guitarist, singer and songwriter. His brother, Frank Hamsley, preceded him in death.

Survivors include:
Wife: Marie Hamsley of Pineview

Daughter: Angelica Hamsley of Cordele

Sisters: Mary Rucker of Elko
Nell Shipes of Haynesville
Carolyn Vitale of Ocala, FL

Brothers: Bob Hamsley of Unadilla
Larry Hamsley of Fairbanks, AK
Floyd Hamsley of Unadilla
Roy Hamsley of Unadilla
Horace Hamsley of Unadilla
Melvin Hamsley, Jr. of Pinehurst
Herman Hamsley of Unadilla
Willie Hamsley of Fairbanks, AK
Terry Hamsley of Unadilla
Benny Hamsley of Perry

Grandchildren: 3

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, June 4 in First Baptist Church of Unadilla. Rev. Cham White will officiate and interment will follow in Walnut Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 7 - 9 PM Saturday, June 3 at the funeral home.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.