Robert D. Hamby went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2019. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Leola Hamby; cherished children, Sylvia Newell (Larry), Pamela Hamby, Sharon Jones (Jim), Linda Hamby-Walker (Steve – deceased), Fredrick Patton; 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren.