Jimmie Mark Hamby, 90, of Groveton, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026, in Lufkin, after a courageous battle with illness. He was born Feb. 7, 1936, in Houston, Texas, to Wencel and Doris Lucas Hamby.
On Nov. 7, 1957, Jimmie married the love of his life and best friend, Mattie Beth Berry-Hinkle, in Houston. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years of active duty, followed by four years in the Army Reserves. After his military service, he worked as a mechanical engineer and was admired for his intelligence, work ethic, and integrity.
Following retirement, Jimmie enjoyed golf, gardening, traveling with Mattie Beth, attending Bible studies, and reading about military history. A graduate of Austin High School and the University of Houston, he was also a past member of the Masonic Lodge in Houston. In recent years, Jimmie cherished his time spent in the quiet country around Groveton, surrounded by family and faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wencel and Doris Hamby, and brother, Paul Hamby.
Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Mattie Beth Hamby of Groveton; daughters, Susan Bucher and husband, Curtis, of Houston, and Karen Wagner and husband, James “Jim,” of Marble Falls; grandchildren, Sarah Corliss and husband, Dewayne, Zachary LeLeux and wife, Tara, and Stephanie DeRosario and husband, Noell; and great-grandchildren, Owen, Peyton, Kennedy, and Gwen. He is also survived by numerous relatives and friends who will miss him greatly.
Pallbearers were Dewayne Corliss, Zachary LeLeux, Curtis Bucher, Jim Wagner, Noell DelRosario, and Seth Bucher.
Honorary Pallbearers were Tom Holcombe and Owen Gene Corliss.
The family received friends Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Nogales Prairie, Texas. Funeral services followed with James Whittlesey officiating. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
Jimmie will always be remembered for his strong faith, kind heart, and his love for his family, church, and country.
Groveton Funeral Home handled arrangements. 323
