Ray Hamner's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2026 in Evansville, Indiana

Ray Hamner

February 12, 1940 - February 5, 2026 (85 years old)

Evansville, Indiana

Ray Hamner's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2026 in Evansville, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Browning Funeral Home

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Ray Hamner

February 12, 1940 - February 5, 2026 (85 years old)

Evansville, Indiana

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Ray Hamner Obituary

The passing of Ray Hamner of Evansville, Indiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 5, 2026 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Drusie Hamner (Brisby); and his siblings, Martha Steele, Joyce McNally, Mildred Hamner, Lawrence Houston Hamner, Ben Hamner, JB Hamner and Steve Hamner.

He is survived by: his father Lawrence Hamner; his wife Eloise Hamner (Tompkins) of Evansville, IN; his sons, Philip Hamner (Rebecca) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Douglas Hamner (Sheila) of Evansville, IN; and his grandchildren, Evan Hamner, Abigail Hamner and Ella Hamner.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in county or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Browning Funeral Home



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February 6, 2026

Lynne Zirkelbach wrote a sympathy message

“Ray was one of the best detectives I worked with and the best Chief I worked for. A really great officer. Semper Fi John Zirkelbach”


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Wed

Feb 11

Visitation

Browning Funeral Home
738 E Diamond Ave, Evansville, IN 47711

Thu

Feb 12

Visitation

St. Joseph Catholic Church
6202 W St Joseph Rd, Evansville, IN 47720

Thu

Feb 12

Mass

St. Joseph Catholic Church
6202 W St Joseph Rd, Evansville, IN 47720

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