Roger E. Hamlin

Roger E. Hamlin, 75, of Gillespie, passed away at Copper Creek Cottages of Litchfield, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at 9:45 a.m.

He was born Oct. 23, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, to Billy Hamlin and Kathryn Hampton Hamlin.

He married Mary Lou (Sandretto) Nickles Hamlin on Feb. 21, 2004 in Gillespie.

He was retired after having been a stationary fireman for Jacksonville Development Center.

Roger was a member of the St. Paul’s Masonic Lodge of Springfield.

He was a former member of the Mt. Pulaski Volunteer Fireman and Auxiliary Police.

He was also a former Gillespie alderman.

Roger was an accomplished wood worker and furniture maker.

He enjoyed camping, boating and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his spouse, Mary Lou Hamlin of Gillespie; daughter, Stacey (Matt) Hull of Springfield; grandchild, Rosalie Jean Hull; sibling, Larry (Melinda) Hamlin of Mechanicsburg; brothers in laws, Rob (Angela) Sandretto of Gillespie, Maynard (Brenda) Hampton of Litchfield; several nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents.

Services were held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie with Masonic rites.

Gravesite services were held on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.

Memorials are suggested to Partnership For Educational Excellence District, #7 Po Box 125, Gillespie, IL 62033.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.