HAMRIC George J. Hamric, age 93, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was an U.S. Army Air Force Veteran. Received his Masters Degree from WVU. George served 36 years in public education. He retired from Hamilton Township High School in 1982 after serving 25 years where he also was Athletic Director for 17 years. For 32 years he was head baseball coach for Hamilton Twsp., Caledonia and Mt. Pleasant High Schools and won 411 games. He was Metro League Coach of the year in 1970, 1971, 1976 and 1977. He was also All-Ohio Series Coach in 1981. He was Vice President of the Central District Baseball Coaches Association and the State Baseball Coaches Association. In 1988 he was inducted in the State Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame and in 2000 the Central District Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. He worked for the Columbus Clippers starting in 1964, the Texas Rangers when they became a Florida Team (he lived in North Port, FL for 20 years) and the OSU Red Coats from the late 60's until he was 86. George was a 32nd Degree Mason from Lockbourne Lodge No. 232 and a member of the American Legion Post 144. Preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine June and daughter, Linda Lou. Survived by daughter, Joan Hamric Burgett and son, George Michael Hamric. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL 1346 S. High Street where a Masonic Service will be conducted at 7:30 PM. The funeral service will be Thursday 11 AM. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bella Care Hospice 2215 Citygate Dr. Suite E Columbus, Ohio 43219 Cemetery Details Green Lawn Cemetery 1000 Greenlawn Ave Columbus, OH 43223 Loading map Previous Events Visitation JAN 4. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Funeral Service JAN 5. 11:00 AM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map