Mr. Thomas Payne “Tommy” Hamlett, age 72, of the Pumphouse Road in Rockwood, passed away Monday, December 10, 2007 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. A dedicated and active member of the South Harriman Baptist Church, he was a US Navy and Marine Corps Veteran; a longtime supervisor of Roane Electric Furnace and IMCO Recycling Company; a member of Rockwood Lodge #403 F&AM; a Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason (Chattanooga); and a member of VFW Post 4782 and American Legion Post 50 in Rockwood. Mr. Hamlett was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marjorie Hamlett; a sister, Virginia Goldston; and two brothers, Hoyt and Robert Hamlett.
Survivors include:
Wife Sandra Vance Hamlett of Rockwood
Sons Tony Hamlett and wife Pam of Martinsville, Virginia
Chris Hamlett of Marietta, Georgia
Grandchildren Adam, Cody, Victoria and Hunter
Greatgrandchildren Faith Elizabeth, Gavin, Jasmine and McKensie
Sister Myra Halburnt of Oliver Springs
Many Special nieces and nephews
Funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 8:00 pm from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Randy Maxwell and Bro. Ken Isham officiating. Interment will be Friday at 10:00 am in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to the South Harriman Baptist Church’s Benevolence Fund.
Guestbook Entries
Sorry to hear about Tommy.
Rhonda Justice (Harriman, TN)
Sandy i am in much preyer for you and family.for the lose of a good friend and boss at one time.i enjoyed working with Tommy at EMCO.he will be sadly missed..may God bless you and family really good,take care of your self..
Joe Boyd (Rockwood, TN)
Sandy I was sorry to hear of Tommy's death. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time...
Cricket (Human) Lewis (Harriman, TN)
Our prayers are with you and the family. We will continue to pray for you all.Peggy Stephenson & Brittany Stephenson (Cody Hamlett)-Cody's mom & sister.
Peggy Stephenson (Rock Mount, VA)
Uncle Tommy was a kind and loving person. He will be missed in the world but can you imagine what a Christmas he will have in heaven to attend Jesus' birthday party - I can't even imagine!!! I love all of you and will keep you in my prayers. Love, Sherry
Sherry Brown (Oliver Springs, TN)
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