William C. Hamby

William C. “Bill” Hamby, age 92, of Anthony, formerly of Mt. Hope and Haysville, retired USAF Master Sergeant, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. No public visitation. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, January 21, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. So. William was a WWII POW held by the Japanese for 3 years. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he was the former owner of the B&B Café in Haysville, an employee of the Haysville School System and his last employment was with Hershey Ready Mix in Derby. Bill is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Blanche; his second wife of 9 years, Zelma; and his grandson, Stephen Huff. Survivors include his daughters, Connie (Jim) Huff, of Anthony, and Dawn Carmody, of Hutchinson; a granddaughter, Christy (Elvis) Lindquist, of Emporia; and great-grandchildren, Cody, Ashley and Tyler Lindquist. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com.