Ham

Rev. Brian Allen Hamrick, 32
FORT MYERS - Reverend Brian Allen Hamrick, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, after a brief illness. He was 32. He was born on Dec. 14, 1976, in Richmond, Va., the son of Janet and Wayne Hamrick. Brian graduated from Monacan High School in 1995, James Madison University in 1999 and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree in 2002. He married Katherine Smithley of Newport News, Virginia, on July 10, 1999. He served as pastor of Fairfields Baptist Church in Burgess, Va., from 2002 to 2006. He then answered a call to become pastor of First Baptist Church of Clewiston, where he served from 2006 until the time of his death. He was a member of the Administrative Committee of the Big Lake Baptist Association and a member of the Nominating Committee of the Florida Baptist Convention. Brian was a devoted husband to his wife, Katherine, and loving father to his two sons, Nathan and Luke. He is also survived by his parents, Janet and Wayne Hamrick of Powhatan, Va.; his brother, Mark (wife, Alison) of Richmond, Va.; mother-in-law, June Smithley of Newport News, Va.; and brother-in-law, Jon Smithley (wife, Amie) of Pinckneyville, Ill. Uncle Brian is also survived by five nieces and nephews. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service was held at First Baptist Church of Clewiston on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, officiated by Associate Pastor Joshua Vincent, Worship Pastor Dr. Todd Buck and Reverend Brian Robertson. Funeral Services will be at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 Huguenot Rd., Richmond, Va., Friday, May 1, at 2 p.m. with Rev Joshua Vincent, Rev Brian Robetson and Rev Steve Tyler officiating. Graveside Services will be Saturday May 2, at 11 a.m. in Peninsula Memorial Park, New Port News, Va., with Rev Joshua Vincent and Rev Jon Smithley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a college scholarship fund for Nathan and Luke in memory of their father. Donations may be sent in care of First Baptist Church of Clewiston, 102 Ventura Avenue, Clewiston, Florida 33440. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Thanks

We WILL continue on with the reunion despite the shocking news of Brian's death. I think it is more important than ever that we all get together.

A funeral will be held on Friday, May 1st, at 2 pm at Hugenot Road Baptist Church.



I have received money from Jason and Katie, Brad and Melissa, and Rebecca and Matt. Thanks so much!

In memory of "Ham"

Here is a link to a blog article written by one of Brian's friends in Florida.
http://www.founders.org/blog/2009/04/reflections-on-death-of-friend-brian.html

Thank you!

I have received money from Mark and Jennie and Weasel. Thanks!

Please send your check to me as soon as possible!

Money Due May 1st

Hey everyone! Please send in your money for the reunion by May 1st. I had to pay for the clubhouse rental out of our money, so I'd really like to be able to pay for food and supplies with cash from you guys!

$18 per adult, $5 per child (3 and over only)

Please send check to:
Stephanie Whittington
9366 Windsor Shade Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Cost decisions

From the feeback I received, it was unanimous: Pay $18 per adult, $5 per child (3 and over) and have everything taken care of. So, I'm asking everyone to send that money to me so that I can purchase what we need. Please send a check to:
Stephanie Whittington
9366 Windsor Shade Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

thanks!

More details

I am pricing out food, and it looks like the easiest thing to do will be to order deli trays...meats, fruit, veggies, and chicken tenders (for the kids). I need some feedback....
do you want to pay $18 per adult, $5 per kid (3 and over only) and have EVERYTHING taken care of (room rental, food, drink, ice, paper products, dessert), or do you want to pay $15 per person, $5 for kids and have to bring a side dish or drinks? I was thinking having everything taken care of would be best since many are coming from out of town, but let me know what you think!
stephwhitt@gmail.com