Earnest Elton Hamlett

Earnest “Ernie” Elton Hamlett, 87, of Evington, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following a short illness. He was the husband of Linda Brown Hamlett for 65 years.

Born in Roxboro, NC on November 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Roger William Hamlett and Copeland Mason Hamlett. He was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and retired as an engineer from BWX Technologies, Inc. after 37 years.

He was preceded in death by a beloved son, Darrell C. Hamlett and brothers, Curtis E. Hamlett, Sr. and William Granville Hamlett.

In addition to his loving and devoted wife, Linda, he is survived by two daughters, Debra H. Staton (Barry) of Rural Hall, NC and Amanda G. Hamlett of Evington, VA; one son, Rodney D. Hamlett of Evington, VA; six grandchildren, Craig R. Hamlett (Emilie) of Lynch Station, VA, Lacy H. Yeatts (Jacob) of Appomattox, VA, Kayla R. Mays (Eric) of Lynchburg, VA, Trevor K. Staton of Rural Hall, NC, Cheyenne M. Hamlett and Joshua D. Hamlett, both of Amherst, VA; one great grandchild, Ryleigh G. Mays of Lynchburg, VA; one sister, Virginia Ashby of Garner, NC; two special daughters-in-law, Kathy Hamlett of Forest, VA and Tammy Hamlett of Amherst, VA; a special niece, Rhonda H. Dickerson of Brookneal, VA, and a number of other nieces and nephews, family and friends.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Louis Beckwith and Evangelist Roger Roller, will be held at Calvary Baptist Church (Timberlake Rd) on Saturday, March, 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm. A private burial service, will be held at Staunton River Baptist Church Cemetery in Brookneal, VA.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. John Plankeel, the staff from the United Energy Workers Healthcare especially his buddy, Kristen, and Westminster at Home Hospice for all the wonderful care provided to Ernie over the past several months.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the grounds and building fund at Calvary Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.