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Wayne Hamblen, 67, passed away on November 18, 2017 in Glendale, AZ. He was born October 1, 1950 in Phoenix, AZ to Clifford & Henrietta Hamblen.

Wayne graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix, AZ in 1968. After high school, he worked for Verco Manufacturing for 17 years. He served the Lord at Arizona Baptist Children Services for 28 years and retired as the Director of Parent Aide.

Wayne was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling the world. He was well known for his kind heart of helping others and loved working with children & youth all his life.

Wayne is survived by his spouse of 27 years, Dena; his mother Henrietta, brothers Robert & Donald; his sisters Marjorie Sweeney & Laura Loe, Sons Travis, Adam & Arron, Daughters Laura & Lisa, and 16 Grand Children.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at Christ Church of the Valley, 7007 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383 at 10AM on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. In Lieu of Flowers, visit Wayne Hamblen's Legacy.com obituary page for donation link.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 24, 2017.