Edgar Solon “Junior” Hamlett passed away Friday evening, October 14, 2016, at NHC of Pulaski. He was born in the Wales Community on November 9th, 1920 and was 95 years old. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a life time member of the American Legion. Junior owned and operated Hamlett’s Garage here in Pulaski for many years. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church here in Pulaski. Junior loved picking and singing and along with his wife Roberta could be found attending numerous events enjoying the music.
Visitation will be at 1:00 until 5:00 Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 11 o’clock Monday, October 17, 2016 in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Tony Gomillion officiating.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Memorial donations are suggested to the First Baptist Church Senior Adults c/o 407 S 1st St, Pulaski, TN 38478
He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar Solon and Atsie Chapman Hamlett, Sr. Brothers Willard and Louie Hamlett. His sisters Katherine Hamlett Ondreyka and Gladys Hamlett Clifton.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Roberta Lewis Hamlett of Pulaski.
Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Edgar “Junior” Hamlett.
