Harold-Hamlett-Obituary

Harold Walker Hamlett

Kenbridge, Virginia

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HAMLETT, Harold Walker, 93, husband of the late Willie S. Hamlett of South Hill, died August 12, 2010. He is survived by his son, Harold W. "Bobby" Hamlett Jr. (Clara) of Richmond; his daughter Virginia H. "Billie" Bishop (Buddy) of Kenbridge; his grandchildren, Stephanie L. Hamlett, Kim B. Jackson (Jimmy Simpson), and Stacey R. Osborne (John); great-grandchildren, Jennifer J. Sullivan (Mike), Joseph W. Jackson (Casey), Madison W. Ragan, Kristen G. Spain (Josh), and Sterling H. Grotos; and great-great-grandchildren, Jackson B. Sullivan, Jordan W. Jackson, and Caylen W. Jackson. The family will receive friends on August 14, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, and at all other times at the home of Billie and Buddy Bishop. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Clarke Funeral Home with interment in the La Crosse Cemetery, La Crosse, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Oakland Christian Church, P.O. Box 69, Kenbridge, Va. 23944, where he was a member, or the Kenbridge Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 328, Kenbridge, Va. 23944. Online condolences may be sent at: clarkefuneralhomekenbridge.com. Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, in charge of arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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As a child I always thought my grandfather and daddy looked just a like. At some point I came to realize that they did not so much but their mannerisms we much alike and their personalities were alike and their strong principles were very much alike so that to me as a child they looked alike. Along with my much missed Granddaddy Self...Granddaddy Hamlett and Daddy are my heros. We were lucky Granddaddy was with us for so long.

Dear Billie and Bobby, I remember your father well even though I was not a frequent visitor in your home. In my memory he was a kind and gentle person; so soft-spoken that once when we were there we asked Billie why he didn't talk much. Her comment was "I guess he's just timid!" Always after that we referred to Mr. Hamlett as "timid Harold" when we talked to Billie, but she knew that in reality we had great respect for him. I am sorry for your loss and I know you both will miss him...

Dear Bobby, Billie and Family. I was so sorry to read of Harold's passing. I am Ed and Maxine Estes' daughter, Mary Lee. I don't know if you remember me, but not long before dad died I took him to see the home place and as we were leaving, your dad was on the lawn mower. We stopped and he seemed so glad to see us. I took a picture of the both of them and I would like to send to to you. Please e-mail me your address and I'll see that you get it. My e-mail address is...

Mr. Hamlett was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He was especially dear to us for the kindness that he always showed to my grandmother. Even when she no longer lived close, she always asked about Mr. & Mrs. Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett always had a kind word and big wave for Jean and I, too! He will be missed.

My great-grandfather was an extraordinary man! He was a strong Christian that was kind and loving to everyone he met. He provided so many opportunities for his family and spent a lot of time with each one of us! He taught me how to spell "Fruity Pebbles" when I was 2, he taught and sang many songs with us, and he even made me doll clothes! He was also a "sneaky" set-back player! LOL! I am so proud to be a part of his family and so lucky that he was able to spend time with my son, Jackson (5...