David Kenneth Hamlin
December 26, 1935 ~ September 17, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
David Kenneth Hamlin, 73, of Asheville, died Thursday, September 17, 2009, at his residence.
Born on December 26, 1935 in Madison County, Mr. Hamlin was a son of the late Floyd Glen and Vada Fender Hamlin and was also preceded in death by brothers, James, Gerald and Dennis Hamlin and a sister, Ruth Christopher.
Mr. Hamlin lived in Buncombe County since he was eight years old and was a graduate of Sand Hill High School. He was a US Army veteran and retired from Enka. A self-employed electrical contractor, he was active with youth leagues in the community.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Carol Garren Hamlin; children, Sherry Shook (Roger), Kenneth Hamlin and Kelley Hamlin; four grandchildren, April Parr, Adam Hamlin (Ashley), Anna Farmer (Nathan), Jonathan Hamlin (Karri); three great-grandchildren, Grace, Josie and Colton Farmer; sisters, Iva McKinney, Margaret Frizzell and Faye Hamlin; brothers, Aaron, F. Glen Jr, Eddie and Bill Hamlin.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend James Hutchinson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Kenny, Kelley, Adam, John, Kevin and Danny Hamlin serving as pall bearers. Military rites will be performed by the Buncombe County Veterans Council.
His family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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All of us here at Rusty’s have a great friend, Bob Davis. He’s talked about David and we feel as though we know him. We wish we would have had the opportunity to get to know David, but he lives for us through the words and friendship of Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of his family and friends. May time be a healing factor for each of you.
David and I worked together in the electrical department at American Enka for many years. My deepest sympathy to his family at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many memories of David at the ball field and I will hold on to those forever. May God Bless you all in your time of need.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Family,
Kathy and I were saddened to read of David’s passing online. We have many fond memories of days spent at Deaverview Baptist Church with you all. May God bless and comfort you all is our prayer!
There are no words to express the loss of someone that meant so much to so many. Praise God for his life and his impact on our family and the community in which he lived. He loved the game both on the field and in life. He taught us all how to bring out the best in ourselves. We will miss that great laugh/smile. But he left us with great memories that we will cherish forever!
Eddy,Linda,Nathnaiel,Rebecca & Jessica Clontz
Sorry to hear about your loss, have many memories of David coaching little league at H.V., and our mom keeping score for him. He will really be missed in this community.
I was so sad to read of David’s passing. David was a wonderful friend, big brother and co-worker. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with each of during this time.
We are sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks to David and Carol for being a special part of the McKinney family
I am so sorry for your loss I will always have great memories of Dave and the fun we had when he was working on wiring Discount Shoes our thoughts and prayers are with you
To the Hamlin Family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hold on to the good memories and the support of family and friends. He was a great man and will be missed. God Bless.
Im Sorry to hear about the loss of David. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
THE GIFT OF SAYING THAT I KNEW DAVE IS A PLEASURE I WILL NEVER FORGET. WHEN YOU MET HIM ANY TIME HE WAS ALWAYS THE SAME TO ME. HE IS A GREAT MAN AND I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIS SMILE IN HEAVEN. HIS CHILDREN ARE A GREAT LEGEACY TO LEAVE FOR THIS IS THE WORTH OF A MAN. THE MONEY WILL PASS AWAY BUT YOU LIVE ON THROUGH YOUR CHILDREN AND FRIENDS. TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. David was a great man, and we will always have memories of him. May God Bless you all in your time of need.
I was always glad to be in David’s company and was looking forward to seeing him again before our visit was over.His dry sense of humor, a funny story or tale and before long you smiling and laughing.David’s death is a end of an era..I am thankful to have know him and I am so glad to have many great memories from years past.Rest in peace David.
Glen and family,
I am sorry to learn of David’s passing. My thought’s and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Ron
Precious family,
Another warrior has gone home.I have so many precious memories of Mr. David.He was my first youth leader at Deaverview Church. And an example to so many in the way he lived his life. He will be missed by everyone that his life touched.But we know today that Earth’s loss is truly heaven’s gain. If Mr. David could talk to us today I believe his message would say something like this I’ve arrived safely,I’m having a great time and I wish you were here. Love and prayers to all of you…..
I am deeply sorry for your loss. David was a generous, caring man with a wonderful sense of humor. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him.
Precious memories flooded my mind when I learned of David’s graduation to heaven. I know the Moseley kids spent some wonderful times with Kenny and Sherry and the family. May God’s grace and peace be your refuge and strength as you walk through the grief journey is our prayer.
Sherry,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You will be in my prayers. Judy Garrison
Our family extends our prayers and thoughts at such a difficult time. What wonderful times we had at the ball fields and our memorable softball games. God’s peace and love be with you.
Dennis and Sandra Penley
Andi Penley Lawing
Roger and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss I know you will miss David so much. But the bright side is heaven gained another angel.
Carol and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and our prayers will continue to be with you as you face your loss. May the Lord give you the peace and grace that only He can supply.
Our Love,
Royce and Gwenda
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. I want to especially thank care partners and hospice for taking such great care of my father, they really looked after him like family. and thanks to everyone else for the flowers, food, cards, and especially the hugs. My dad was a great man and it sure feels good to know i’m not the only one that thought so. I love you so much, daddy, but i miss you more!