Henry Lewis Hamlett

Mr. Henry Lewis Hamlett, 95, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Pinebluff Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior from 10:00AM until 11:00AM. Following the service, he will be laid to rest beside his wife in Crown Hill Cemetery.

He was born February 7, 1929, in Simmesport, Louisiana to the late Willy B. and Mary Gilmore Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps and retired after many faithful and honorable years. After retiring he worked for many years at Procter and Gamble. He was a longtime member of Pinebluff Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed working in his wood shop and made many beautiful petitions and shelves for his church and others. He loved the Lord and his family dearly. A beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather he will be greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Mary Joyce Hamlett; son, Donald Glen Hamlett; and grandson Jeff Grizzard.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Shirley Joyce Grizzard; grandchildren, Tommy Grizzard, and Michael Gizzard; several great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

Hall and Hall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of the Hamlett family.