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Hunter Hamlett Obituary

Funeral services for Dr. Hunter Douglas Hamlett, of 20014 Roosevelt Ave., Colonial Heights, who departed this life on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry St., Petersburg, the Rev. Dr. Harold E. Braxton, Interim Pastor, Eulogist and the Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell Sr., pastor emeritus of Gillfield Baptist Church, officiating. Interment to follow in the Sunset Memorial Park with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral establishment.

The family will also receive friends at 20014 Roosevelt Ave., Colonial Heights, and may be contact by calling 526-6943.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Virginia State University, c/o President's Scholarship Fund, 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806 or Gillfield Baptist Church, c/o Scholarship Fund, 209 Perry Street, Petersburg, VA.

Online condolences are welcomed at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Dr. Hamlett and view a memorial video at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Oct. 28, 2007.

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L. R. Liggins

November 26, 2007

You have our love and prayers
always.

Sisterly yours,
The Petersburg Pinochle Bugs

Dallas Boggs

October 29, 2007

I am very sorry to hear the news of the passing of Dr. Hunter Hamlett. My father, Dr.Nathaniel Boggs was a friend and worked with him at VSU many years ago. Our prayer's go out to the Hamlett family.

William Alston

October 29, 2007

Great is the Lord and greatly to praised, He will be our guide even unto death.

Mrs. Beth, Greg & Jeff: It is with profound sympathy that I send these words of comfort in the loss of your loved one. I learned of his passing today and felt compelled to send a message of encouragement. His earthly sojourn is complete and he rests with the Father in Heaven. May you hold fast to the cherished memories of the past and may the peace of God which surpasses all understanding be yours this day and forevermore. Sympathetically yours, William

Samuel Alston

October 28, 2007

We are sorry to hear of your loss. We didn`t get to know Dr. Hamlett very long, but was pleased to be a part of your family for a short spell. May god be with you during this time of sorrow.

DAWSON BAILEY

October 27, 2007

Mrs. HUNTER: I WAS SURE SORRY TO READ OF THE PASSING OF HUNTER. ONLY SAW HIM DURING TAX SEASON BUT HE WAS ALWAYS SOMEONE THAT I REALLY LOOKED FORWARD TO TALKING TO. I FEEL THAT I HAVE LOST A SPECIAL FRIEND WHO TREATED ME SO KINDLY.

Verna L Holoman

October 27, 2007

I am so sorry to learn that Dr. Hamlett has passed. He was such a help to me as an undergraduate at Virginia State and as a graduate student at Ohio State. To the Hamlett family, please know that I will always remember him fondly and remain extremely appreciative of his unfailing help and reception of me.
Take the fond memories and God with you through this very sad time.

Thomas Stanton

October 26, 2007

To the Hamlett Family, We were so sorry to hear the loss of Dr. Hunter Hamlett. We have been friends for many years. We trust you will find comfort in the Lord and memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George B. Lancaster, Jr.

October 25, 2007

My deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Hamlett family. He was an excellent role-model for young persons at Virginia State during his time of service. My sincerest appreciation for the many scarifices made in the name of education.

Wilbert Briggs

October 25, 2007

My condolences to the family of Dr. Hamlett. He was an anatomy instructor of mine in the late 1950's. God be with you.

Hattie Bonner

October 25, 2007

To The Hamlett Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will find a comforting place in your heart. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning". Psalms 30:5 I was a student of Dr. Hamlett at VSU, I enjoyed having him as my instructor.

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