Russell "Jerry"

Hamblin

Russell (Jerry) Hamblin passed away on November 9th, 2026, surrounded by family.

Russell J. was a great man, a kind soul, a loving father, son and brother. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a conservationist in his own right. He spent his life exploring the woods and waterways of East Texas and Louisiana. For many years he served as a volunteer fireman for the Uncertain Volunteer Fire Department. He loved his family and community deeply and will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell K Hamblin; mother, Billie Dickey; sister, Kathy Hamblin; brother, Paul Hamblin and nephew Shane Hamblin.

He is survived by his daughter, Leann Bellamy (Ian); brothers, Jonathan Hamblin (Zoraida) and David Hamblin (Becky); sister, Joan Hamblin Demmon (Richard) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his two lifelong friends Dwain Gautreaux and Billy Aultman. 

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel.