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Charles Hamlin Obituary
LIBERTY — Reverend Charles Alvin Hamlin, 93, husband of the late Frances Whitlock Hamlin, completed his earthly journey Friday, June 5, 2020.
Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Edward and Pauline Welborn Hamlin. Rev. Hamlin received a Master's Degree in Theology from New Orleans Seminary and was a member of Liberty First Baptist Church. Alongside his beloved wife, Rev. Hamlin built homes and churches to change lives and to build character in hundreds of young lives and to help many to do what they thought could not be done. He loved to travel. Rev. Hamlin visited 48 states, England, Jamaica and Canada.
Rev. Hamlin served our country in the United States Navy and later served for 48 years in several churches as director, interim pastor and pastor. The churches he served were; French Corner Baptist Church, in Ponchatoula, LA, Jerusalem Baptist Church, in Bush, La., Southeast Baptist Assembly, in Mandeville, La., First Baptist Church of Folsom, in Folsom, La., First Baptist Church of Madisonville, in Madisonville, La., First Baptist Church of Mandeville, in Mandeville, La., Hebron Baptist Church, in Bush, La., Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, in Atlanta, Ga., Glenwood Baptist Church, in Easley, S.C., Arial Baptist Church, in Easley, S.C., Central First Baptist Church, in Central, S.C., and First Baptist Church of Liberty, in Liberty, S.C.
Surviving are a son, Jerry D. Hamlin of Pelzer; a granddaughter, Angela Hamlin Turner; five brothers, Milton, Edward, Billy, Mickey, and Ronald Hamlin; four sisters, Hazel Bryant, Barbara Caldwell, Phyllis Findley, and Gloria Gaillard; and a son-in-law, Melvin Golder
In addition to his parents and loving wife of 70 years, he was predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Golder; and two sisters, Kathleen Starr and Jean Edwards.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 8, at Flat Rock Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
The family received friends prior to the service on Monday at the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Hamlin
Kathleen Zaleski
June 11, 2020
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. We thought the world of Charles and Frances. We loved our time at Glenwood. They petted my children when they were little. One night my daughter decided to go up and sit with him. He acted like this was every day occurrence.
Lisa Hamlin Griffin
June 10, 2020
Jerry and Angie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle Charles was a great man that will be missed by so many. Love to you both.
Brett Smagala
June 8, 2020
Jerry, Pat and myself are very sorry for your loss. In the short time we have known you it was obvious how much your father had meant to you. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Elma Teat
June 8, 2020
Jerry my sympathy is with you and the family. He was a faithful servant of God and I know this is a blessing for all.
Carolyn Sanders Keasler
June 7, 2020
Dear Gloria, Billy, other siblings and remaining family,
Our prayerful sympathy is extended to each of you. May God sustain and comfort you. Love in Christ,
Carolyn Sanders Keasler
June 7, 2020
Dear Gloria, Billy, other siblings and remaining family our prayerful sympathy is extended to each of you. May God sustain and comfort you. Love in Christ,
Nancy Deal
June 5, 2020
Dear Hamlin Family, All of us who grew up in the Flat Rock community and especially, Flat Rock Baptist Church, seem to have an unspoken bond with each other. So, tonight, we turn our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Charles and Frances lived an extraordinary life, and shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with many over the years. Only eternity will reveal their rewards. We all send our love to you. Carolyn, Ann, Nancy, Gail and Lynne Gillespie...children of Melvin and Katherine Gillespie.
Matt Rabon. II
June 5, 2020
Jerry, I'm sorry for your loss today.......I know how you feel. Please know that I'm thinking of you and praying for you at this time.
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