Ronald Joe Hamblin, age 88, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026.

Ron was born on August 22, 1937 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Virginia Nelson Hamblin and Senter Elmo Hamblin.  He grew up in Little City, Oklahoma and was known for his strong work ethic, dedication to family, and the quiet strength that defined his life.

Throughout his life, Ronald worked as a Real Estate Broker and took pride in providing for his family. He was a man who valued faith, family, and hard work, and those who knew him remember his kindness, wisdom, and steady presence.

Ron especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. His legacy lives on through the values he instilled—integrity, perseverance, patience, and love for others.

He is survived by his wife: Beverly Hamblin, his children: Tom Hamblin of Roswell, Georgia, Rhonda (Hamblin) Karnes (John) of Stamford, Connecticut, and Kevin Hamblin (Vipheatra) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, his grandchildren: Elizabeth Graham (Clay) of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, Virginia Karnes of Brooklyn, NY, Michael Karnes (Sadie) of Upper New York City, NY, Zacaryas Dana of Lakewood, Colorado, and Jadyn Hamblin of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and his Great Grandson: Maxwell Graham of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, his siter: Maudine (Peggy) Conti  and other loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Senter Elmo and Virginia Nelson Hamblin, brothers and sister.

A visitation will be held on March 23rd at 10am at Lakeside Funeral Home 121 Claremore Dr. Woodstock, Georgia 30188   A funeral service will take place on 11:30am at Lakeside Funeral Home 121 Claremore Dr. Woodstock, Georgia 30188 followed by procession, military honors and interment at Georgia National Cemetery 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA 30114.

Ronald will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.