James Paul Hamlin

James Hamlin of Wappapello, Missouri was born to the late Paul and Mary Moore Hamlin on February 14, 1937 in Zalma, Missouri and passed away on March 7, 2021 in Puxico Nursing Center in Puxico, Missouri. James had been a resident of Wappapello, Missouri since 1957. He enjoyed hunting, and fishing. James was married to Berta Lee Hale on March 11, 1957 in Arab, Missouri and she survives of the home. Surviving are his one son Randy and wife Kelly Hamlin of Lucas, Texas; one granddaughter Jennifer Hamlin of Emory, Texas; one great grandson Landry of Emory Texas; three brothers Mikel Hamlin of O'Fallon, Missouri Jerry Hamlin of Advance, Missouri and Bill Hamlin of Maro, Illinois: one sister Pamela Brinker of St. Charles, Missouri. James was preceded in death by two brothers Tommy and Terry and four sisters Patsy, Linda, Brenda and Mable. A host of family and friends also survive. Visitation will be held on Friday March 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. Services to be held on Friday March 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ray Placher of Puxico, Missouri officiating. Interment will follow in the Womack Cemetery with Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements. Watkins and Sons Funeral Service www.watkinsfuneralhome.com