Robert Gene Hamby

Gene Hamby Jr., 65, of Sedalia passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born on July 31, 1953 in Sedalia, MO the son of Robert Gene Hamby Sr., who preceded him in death and Shirley May (Nicewarner) Hamby, who resides of the home.

Gene worked as a carman/welder for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was a master gardener and landscaper. He enjoyed building Koi ponds, fishing, and visiting with his neighbors and friends and never knew a stranger.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Jordon Hamby of Sedalia; a sister Lisa McNeal (Jim) of Sedalia.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dan Hankins, officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Burial will be held at a later date at Salem Cemetery, Smithton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Lung Association in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.