Pastor's Blog

Andrew Glover Hamil, 92, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born July 16, 1934 in Scott County, Mississippi to Merle Glover Hamil and Jennivive Gardner Hamil.

Andrew proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. He went on to build a distinguished career at Ingalls Shipbuilding, starting out as a mechanic and working his way up to General Superintendent over Inside and Outside Machinist. He was always proud of the men and women who worked alongside him throughout his career.

Andrew was a dedicated servant of God and was deeply involved in his church family at Friendship Baptist Church. Outside of work and church, he found joy in cheering on Alabama football and listening to the Inspirations singing quartet. He made so many wonderful friends during his travels of whom love him and loved listening to his stories.

In 1952, Andrew married Dean Sistrunk and together they welcomed a daughter, Anita (“Beebe”). In 1967, he married Betty Taylor, and gained a daughter, Margie. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Betty Hamil; his daughter Anita (“Beebe”) and grandsons Stephen and Joey (Sharon) Pierre; and his daughter Margie (Jim) Tevlin and grandsons Michael (Julee), Robby (Britney), Kyle (Sina), and Paulie (Briana).

5 great grandchildren: Oden, Cooper, Murphy and Patrick Tevlin, and Ashten Pierre.

The family extends a special thank you to their good friend Clara Broadus, and to caregivers Crystal Switzer and Diana Pitt, as well as Southern Care Hospice, for their love and support.