Ralph Hamner

Ralph "Red" J Hamner, 81, of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Oct. 21, 2023, in Killeen, Texas, with his children near.

Red was born on Nov. 6, 1941, in Elmira, New York, to Ruth (Robinson) Hamner and Loyd Hamner. 

Being a dedicated family man was one of Red's greatest joys in life. He married Joyce (King) Inman on June 2, 1990, at Faith Baptist Church in Portland, Indiana. Red was a member of the American Legion Post 211 in Portland, Indiana, for 50 years. 

Red had a dedicated career as a plumber and owned and operated Ralph "Red" Hamner's plumbing until 2004 when he semi-retired and moved to Trinity, Texas. 

Red honorably served in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. Red's commitment to duty demonstrated not only his love for his country but also his strength of character. 

Red was a loving father to his children Amber Wanken and husband John, James Hamner, Cory Hamner and wife Jenni, Jon Spencer and Kim Gross; and his stepchildren Kevin Inman, Kim McAbee and Kristi Sturtz; and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. 

Red will be remembered for his witty personality, comments and compassionate nature. His spirit will forever live on through the memories shared by his children and those fortunate enough to have known him. 

Military service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, Texas. 

A Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. 2023, at Burning Hope Baptist Church in Trinity, Texas. 

Memorials may be sent to Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Belton, Texas, or Burning Hope Baptist Church, 204 E. Pagoda Road, Trinity, TX 75862. 

Services are entrusted to Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services.