Chatham…..James Edward Hamlette, age 74 of Chatham died Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Medical Care Center in Lynchburg.
Born July 5, 1940 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Otis Winsley Hamlette, Sr. and Mabel Ramsey Hamlette. He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Wayne Hamlette and a half brother, Eugene Edward Gibson. Mr. Hamlette was a farmer and attended Sheva Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by one brother, Otis Winsley Hamlette, Jr. and his wife, Gloriann of Gretna; one sister, Joyce Woods of Gretna; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Larry Owen, Minister. Burial will follow at the Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 P.M. Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.