Obituary of Lindon Hamrick

Lindon E. "Sonny" Hamrick Jr. age 74 of Clinton, TN formerly of Johnson City, TN passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Windwood in Clinton. Lindon was a member of Skyland Heights Baptist Church in Johnson City where he played the trombone and sang in the choir. Lindon loved music. He began playing the trombone in 5th grade and continued playing throughout college. For over 20 years Lindon played his trombone with the YMCA orchestra in Greenville, TN. For 10 years he played with the Community Band in Greenville & Johnson City. Lindon also enjoyed sports and staying fit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lindon Sr. and Audrey Hamrick; sister, Patsy Hamrick; special brother-in-law, Rondol Loy and great nephew, Tony Williams; former wife, Judy Hamrick. Lindon is survived by daughter, Becky Estep & husband David; sons, Ben Hamrick & wife Lisa, Lin Hamrick, Michael Hamrick & wife Summer; sister, Peggy Loy; aunt, Polly Dickson; and former wife, Karen Hamrick Miller; grandchildren, Christopher Estep, Jonathan & Zachary Hamrick, and Jonas Hamrick; special nieces and nephews, Jeff Loy & wife Evelyn, Patti Williams & husband Ronnie, Keith Loy & Polly, Tim Loy & wife Cheryl; special great nieces and nephews, Blake & Tanner Loy, Rachel Robinson & husband Mikie, Tiffany Price, husband Casey & children Macey & Brayden, Ross Williams, wife Ashlee & daughter Kylie and Amy Williams & Stephan. The family held a graveside service for Lindon on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, TN, with Rev. Donald Page officiating. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN was in charge of all arrangements.