On Thursday, Jun 12, 2025, our beloved loved one, Emmett Thomas Hamlett entered into eternal rest at Southside Community Hospital.

Tommy as he was known by family and friends, was born on April 19, 1944, to the late Emmett Lynwood Hamlett and Beulah Nash Hamlett Saylor in Charlotte County, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Arthur Ray Saylor; three brothers, Gilbert P. Hamlett, Kenneth N. Hamlett, and William H. Hamlett "Billy"; and one grandson, Daniel Wayne Tate.

He is survived by one daughter, Sharon H. Daubenspeck (Drew); one son, Thomas J. Hamlett "Jack" (Amy); a fiancé, Hazel J. Lockridge and daughter, Beverly Tate (David); grandchildren, Jason, Nicole and Travis Hamlett, Allen Wayne Tate, and Ann Marie Tate; great grandchildren, Colton, Amber Lee, and Abigail; one devoted sister, Linda H. Wright (James); several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to the Truckers Parade Against Cancer, Attn: Sheila Jones, 372 Hidden Treasure Lane, Pamplin, Virginia 23958, the checks made payable to The American Cancer Society or Salem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Attn: Greg Wright, Treasurer, 70 Swinging Bridge Road, Gladys, Virginia 24554.