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Billy Hamlett Obituary
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Survivors include:
Two sons: Boyce Hamlett (Penny) of Kennett, MO
Keith Hamlett of Jonesboro, AR
Daughter: Melinda Smith (Charles) of Kennett
Nine grandchildren: Cortney and Scott Simpson, Chase and Jessica Smith, Dusty and Cassidy Hamlett, Magan and Milland Pikey, and Eden Hamlett.
Eight great grandchildren and one on the way.
Two Sisters: Sherry Holt (Melvin) of Arcola, MS
Connie Inklebarger (Joel) of Foristell, MO
Other friends and relatives
Billy was preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas "Sonny", Bob and Ronnie Hamlett and sister Ann Cochran
Visitation will be 12:00 Noon to 2:00 pm Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm at the McDaniel Chapel with Mr. Jay Lyles officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett. Honored to serve as pallbearers: Joey, Robbie, Ronald, Dusty and Michael Hamlett and Shane Cochran. Honorary pallbearers: Chase Smith and Scott Simpson.
McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.
online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com
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Upcoming Events
Sep
28
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
McDaniel Funeral Home
115 South ByPass, Kennett, MO 63857
Send FlowersSep
28
Sep
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Services provided by
McDaniel Funeral Service - KennettOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.