MARSHALL EDWARD "HAM" HAMLET SR

Marshall Edward "Ham" Hamlet Sr., 75, of Portland, Oregon, passed away on June 3, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Marshall was a retired disabled Veteran who proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969, where he was honored as a Purple Heart recipient.

He attended Knoxville Jr High School, Carrick High School, and furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh and Mt Hood Community College, earning a bachelor's degree.

Marshall is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Deborah Morton-Hamlet, his children Kasmira, Marshall Jr., Eli, Kenya, and stepson William Wright II. He was a cherished grandfather to Imani, twins Armon and Aiko, Kahari, London, and Aaliyah. Marshall also leaves behind his sister Sandra Cheeks and her children Kevin Hamlett, Timothy Cheeks, his sister Barbara Watkins and her children Alvin Hall III, Deneen Childress, April Watkins, and his brother Conway Kane and his children Shamaya.

He was preceded in death by his father Edward Poole, mother Rachel B. Kane, stepfather Conway Kane, grandmother Minnie Trammel, step-grandmother Cleo Hamlett, and his brothers Robert Hamlett and Anthony Kane.

Marshall had a passion for painting and photography and worshipped at New Beginnings.

A memorial service to celebrate Marshall's life will take place at Willamette National Cemetary where he will have an honor guard ceremony.

Rest in peace, Marshall.