William F. "Bill" Hamlett

William F. "Bill" Hamlett who was born August 7, 1941 in Houston, passed away July 4, 2011 in Houston after a courageous battle with cancer. Known to his friends as "Bill," he was preceeded in death by his parents, Bill and Elizabeth Hamlett of Houston, and sister, Early H. Hammock, of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Ann Roe Hamlett, and her children and grandchildren, all of Houston. He also is survived by his brother, Commander John W. Hamlett and wife Eleanor M. Hamlett, and their children, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hamlett, and Mr. and Mrs. David M. Fox, nephew Commander Stephen White of Austin and his grandniece and nephews Haley, Ian and Luke, all of Richardson, Texas.

Bill, who graduated from Lamar High School and the University of Houston, was an avid member of the Lamar '59ers and the U. of H. Alumnae Association. An outdoorsman at heart, for many years he was a prolific hunter and member of Ducks Unlimited and Quail Unlimited. He often participated in the Salt Grass Trail Ride. He worked with numerous companies in Texas and Florida, eventually returning to Houston and establishing a successful insurance business.

A lifelong Christian, Bill lived the life of one who was constantly doing for others when in need and, as a Baptist, followed a long line of grandfathers and great-grandfathers who were Baptist ministers. He was a member of River Bend Baptist Church in Fulshear where his memorial service will be held on Wednesday July 6 with visitation at 9:30am and service at 10:30am. Burial will follow the service at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery at 12:15pm in Houston. In lieu of flowers, Bill's family asks that contributions be made in his name to to River Bend Baptist Church, P.O. Box 945, Fulshear , TX 77441, Buckner International Missions, 600 North Pearl St., Dallas, TX., or Hospice of your choice.