Gregory A. “Greg” Hamrick
January 7, 1969 - September 16, 2021
Gregory A. “Greg” Hamrick, age 52, of Bear, DE, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
He was born in 1969, in Elkins WV, son of the late Clinton E. Hamrick Sr, and Nancy C. (Baker) Hamrick. Growing up, Greg developed a deep love of sports. He attended Tygart Valley High School where he was a multi-year letterman in football, baseball, and basketball. In 2004, Greg was inducted into the Randolph County West Virginia Hall of Fame. He attended several colleges to help satisfy his thirst for knowledge. Greg was well studied and could do anything.
He continued to show his love of sports in so many ways. In addition to being a board member with Canal Little League, Greg was also a coach from 2002 – 2019. In 2009, he was the head coach for the NCC Football League, he coached for the Phantoms Baseball Team, the Delaware Rockets, and Cobra’s Softball- just to name a few. During this time, Greg also became a member of the Amateur Baseball Umpire Association never missing an opportunity to umpire a game. He later took his love of coaching to Bear Babe Ruth in 2020.
While Greg was employed at Amazon, he met the love of his life, his wife Dee. He then transitioned to Plant Engineer with Burris Logistics where he remained employed for the last 17 years. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, grilling, using his smoker, watching the kids play sports, and supporting his favorite football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Victor L. Hamrick. He is survived by his wife, Dee A. (Brooks) Hamrick; children, Kyle L. Allen (Danielle) of Newark, Ryan E. Allen (Lexi) of Elkton, MD, Cory D. Brooks (Renee) of Bear, Cody L. Meddings of Bear, Paige L. Meddings of Bear, Gregory A. Hamrick II of Bear, and Quinn O. Hamrick of Bear; grandchildren, Ian Brooks and Lainey Allen; siblings, Linda Shifett (Larry) of East Daily, WV, Christine Fincham (Dennis) of Conowingo, MD, and Clinton Hamrick (Tammy) of East Daily, WV.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 pm until 3 pm on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will be held at 3 pm. Face coverings will be required for all those in attendance not immunized with the COVID-19 vaccine per the Governor of Delaware. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Greg’s memory to the Go Fund Me page set up for his youngest children’s educational future by clicking here.
Cindy Wamsley
Will never forget…
Darrell and Kathy Shiflett
So sorry for your loss.
Paul M Johnson II
I am so very sorry that this happened to you Greg. I know that I have been saying that out loud many times since you have passed. When I was told, I was very upset and started saying some very bad words. I was praying for you and your family every night.
You were always a very good boss to me. Actually, you are the very best boss that I have ever had.
You always treated me with respect and you also had my back.
I know that you did not like apples since you use to give them to me.
My desk is next to your office. It is very hard for me to work since I know that you are not going to be there anymore.
Thank you for everything that you did for me and the other people that are in your life. You are a very good man and I will miss you very much. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Thank you very much sir.
William Arnold
Our deepest condolences from the Arnold family and our prayers go out to you and your family.
Jeff Booth
Greg was an incredible individual who I looked up to in school. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for your family.
Robert Channell
What a great baseball player and team player. Remember him well. May God’s Grace provide you with comfort in grieving!🙏🙏🙏
Tisha Shreve Collett
So sorry for your loss. I remember him from school he was such as nice guy. Praying for you and his children. May God comfort you in your time of need.
Virgil Tacy, Jr.
Oh, I am so very sorry for you, Nancy, Greg’s family, and all of you. This news just makes me so sad, Ellie too would have been devastated. Wish all of you my prayers, comfort with God’s touch and strength to endure the coming days and years.
Pat Fincham
Chris, Nancy my deepest sympathy to all the family Greg was such a good and friendly family man. He will surely be missed by all those that knew him 🙏🙏
Pastor Ann Fretwell
Dear Hamrick Family, May peace and so many happy memories soften the loss of your loved one.
Gerry Reed
I will always treasure the memories I have working with Greg at Amazon and hanging out with him after work like we did so many times. Rest in peace my friend.
Doug Lillie
To Greg’s family, friends & coworkers, Greg will be greatly missed! He always was willing to smile, willing to help and filled with joy. It was a pleasure to work with Greg, even when he was being hard headed! He always tried to do the right thing! I will miss him and I will be praying for you all today & in the days ahead. May God bless your hearts & homes wonderful memories of times spent together. May He grant you a sweet peace that passes understanding, and hope that we will see him again. In Jesus name, amen!
Don & Theresa Fincham
Prayers to the family.
John Lawson
Heartbroken!!! Seems like only yesterday. From our little league days all the way through. Greg batted first and me third. He would get on first, steal second, and I will hit him in. Fond memories on and off the field. Spent all our days together throughout our child hood. Life was one big ball game and hanging out having fun. Amazing gifted athlete but even better person filled with joy and fun. Charismatic with always a smile to share with everyone. Football – 33 tds in two seasons . Unbelievable ability to get in the end zone. Baseball — a standout from the time we were in little league . We shared a lot of time on that diamond together. Basketball- my point guard who hit 6 free throws down the stretch to put us in the State Tournament. I can never and will never talk about my childhood without talking about Greg. Brothers then and brothers forever. Loved him and will cherish our memories forever
Kathy welch
I only know Greg for only 16 years working with him he is truly going to be missed at work I’m sorry for y’all lost
Greg Krantz
Rest In Peace Greg🙏
Anthony & family
Greg and family , our prayers go out to you and your family , our hearts break for you. We pray you have comfort during this time . Just know your friends are here for you . If you ever need anything just reach out .
❤️ Anthony Massey and family
Pat Mielke
I’m so incredibly sorry to learn of Greg’s passing. He was such a great person and awesome family man. May the Lord comfort the family during this time and transform their pain into amazing memories.
Sam & Nicki Felton
Dear Hamrick family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are for the entire family, from DE to WV. 🙏
Mary Kearns
To the Hamrick family. We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Casey, Mary and Hunter Kearns
Jeannie Collett
Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Donald Meddings
Sorry for your loss.
Marlene Donovan
Dear Dee and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. Greg was such a good husband and dad and took pride in his family. Nolan was lucky to have him as a coach and I feel blessed that he was a friend.
Hugs to all,
Marlene and Nolan
Julie Swecker Nestor
Sending Peace and Prayers for Greg’s family.
John Lednum
I am truly sorry for the loss of Greg. I had the pleasure of knowing him over the last 10 years, and his time & devotion to coaching our sons at baseball will forever be appreciated. He gave our Canal players his heart and soul. It was always a joy to hear how proud he was of his family, and his Pittsburgh Steelers. God Bless.
Lenape Builders, Inc.
Our deepest condolences for all the family.
Lida
I am so sad to hear of Greg’s passing. I am sending my prayers to Dee and the kids. Still to this day I remember how happy Greg and Dee were to find each other it was a true love story.
Jim and Gail Brooks
Greg and Dee taught us a lot about “family” and Greg will surely be missed. Our prayers and condolences to Dee and the kids at this tough time.
Nancy Wheeler
It was my pleasure to get to know Greg at Burris. I pray God’s grace and peace be with you all thru this difficult time.
Ralph
So sorry to hear of Greg passing. Loved talking to him at the field.
Dan & Linda (Kelley) Blevins
Dear Dee & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Greg.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 🙏💙
Vaughn and Janice Watson
I am so sorry for your loss.