Clay County AlArchives Obituaries.....Hamlin, James R.  February 8, 1940
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Ashland Progress
Mr. J. R. Hamlin, one of Ashland's lifelong citizens, died at his home here 
early last Thursday morning, following a prolonged illness. Funeral services 
were held at the Ashland Baptist church on Friday afternoon conducted by his 
pastor, Rev. Jesse F. Ray, assisted by Rev. F.J. Ingram. Both ministers spoke 
highly of Mr. Hamlin as a skilled worker and Christian A friend, in speaking of 
Mr. Hamlin's life had these quoted lines to say: "No ostentation marked his 
tranquil way, His duties all discharged without display." The deceased was 76 
years of age and is survived by three sons and one daughter Otho Hamlin of 
Bemiston, Ed and Harlan Hamlin of Ashland, and Mrs. V. H. Dean of Gadsden. 
Following the service, the remains were laid to rest beside his wife, in the 
Ashland cemetery, who preceded him in death about a year. Blair was in charge. 
Pallbearers were Robert Collier, Fred Hamlin, Hoyt Dean, Tyler Hamlin, J. W. 
Collier and Oscar Hamlin.


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