Charles Douglas Hambric

Charles Douglas Hambric, 62 died September 9, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at Bowers Hospice House. Doug fought a valiant 41-month battle with brain cancer.

Born September 10, 1951, in Beckley, WV, Doug was the son of the late Charles D. Hambric and Doris Jean Meadows Hambric. Doug’s brother, Donald Edward Hambric, preceded him in death. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Susan Coker Hambric, a daughter Lindsay Hambric Williams of Morgantown WV and her husband TJ and his beloved grand-daughters Emlyn Jean and Charly Joan Williams, brother-in-law George T. Coker and his wife Patty of Flat Top WV, nephew Matthew Coker and niece Kate Coker. A special thank you is extended to his care-givers Ethel Kidd, Manny Arellano and Alexander Almonte. Additional survivors include several first cousins and their families as well as his special family of lasting friends.

Doug loved life and lived it with passion and enthusiasm. He was caring and compassionate – living his life to take care of himself so he could be of good use for others. A lifelong Eagle Scout , Doug was a member of the Order of the Arrow and a former President of the Buckskin Council Boy Scouts of America as well as a former scout leader of the First Baptist Troop.

Doug served multiple terms on the Board of Directors of Raleigh General Hospital and was an active member of the Southern WV Coal Prep Society, serving as former Secretary and President of the group. He was also a member of the Beckley Rotary Club for many years and a member of Black Knight Country Club.

A Weekend Warrior, some of Doug’s happiest times were the 25 years worth of weekends he spent as a Ski Instructor at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. He was a long-standing member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America. Doug was one of the founders of the Beckley Ski Club and served as President for many years, planning countless trips out west for all his fellow ski enthusiasts, his dear friends.

Doug received his Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University in 1973 and a Masters degree from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. He was a Life Member of the WVU Alumni Association, member of the Mountaineer Athletic Club and greatly enjoyed cheering on his much-loved Mountaineers.

Highlighting his care and concern for others, he spent his early years as a counselor for the WV Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. In 1978, he joined Morris Coker, Inc. as a Salesman and later became an Owner, President and CEO of Morris Coker.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 12, 2014 from 5-8pm at Calfee Funeral Home, and Memorial Services to Celebrate Doug’s life will be Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 11am at the Beckley Presbyterian Church, 203 S Kanawha Street, with Rev. John McKinnon officiating. Interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will include Wayne Taylor, Al Sines, Terry Musick, Jack Phillips, Larry Farley, Joe Ison, Paul Mallamas, JC Barber, Larry Webb and Steve Webb – all treasured and devoted friends.

In lieu of flowers, consider making donations to either the Raleigh County Humane Society in honor of Doug’s Loving Companion Max at 325 Grey Flats Road, Beckley, WV 25801 or Bowers Hospice House of Beckley in Memory of Charles Douglas Hambric at 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.

On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.