Obituary for Jackie Hamm
Funeral service for Jackie Dean Hamm, age 71 of Cumby, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. on Monday,
January 19, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Father Justin Wylie officiating. Interment will
follow at Brigham Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Hamm passed
away on January 15, 2026 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs.
Jackie Hamm was born on March 28, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to Johnnie and Freddie Joan (Jones)
Hamm. He married Pamela Denise Strawn on October 23, 1981 in Greenville, Texas. Jackie was a
skilled welder at Burney Valve in Sulphur Springs, Tx. After years of hard work under the hood, Jackie
retired to spend more time in his own shop and tending to his cows.
For Jackie, the best days were spent outdoors or working with his hands. He was a “simple man” to the
truest and most honorable sense, finding deep contentment in the rhythm of country life. Jackie was an
avid hunter and fisherman. Jackie took pride in tending to his cows and nurturing his garden, enjoying
the rewards of a long days work under the sun. While he enjoyed the peace of being home, his greatest
highlights were family vacations to Port Aransas where he would fish, laugh, and create memories with
his loved ones. Whether he was repairing equipment or starting a new project, he was his happiest
tinkering and creating. Jackie had a special place in his heart for his cats.
Jackie’s steady presence, his calloused hands, and his quiet kindness will be deeply missed by all that
knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela; his daughter, Leslie Whitson (Adam), sons, Michael Hoy (Melissa),
Kacey Hamm (Natasha). Special son, Jonathan Luckey (Regina). Grandchildren, Molly Wallace
(Dustin), Preslie Hoy, Bradyn Hamm, Emmalie Hamm, Hayden Hoy, Ryker Hoy, Jonathan Hamm.
Sister Carole Daniel (Randal), Niece’s Jacque Eshelman (Daniel) and Kim Martin, and a nephew,
Kevin Hamm.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Luckey, Bradyn Hamm, Dusty Hines, Eduardo Ramirez, Daniel
Eshelman, and Blake Eshelman.
Jackie was preceded in death by his father Johnnie Hamm, his mother Freddie Harness and Dad
Leiland Harness, a brother Danny Hamm, a nephew and niece, Brad and Melanie Daniel.
Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
