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Billy Gerald Hamlin, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home. He was 80.
Born on January 20, 1946, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Homer Hamlin and Linnie Marie Richardson Hamlin. Billy enjoyed riding motorcycles.
He is survived by a sister, Carolyn June (and Donnie) Lawhorn of Dunnville; a daughter, Billie Jo Lawhorn; six grandchildren, Amber Ruby, Maryetta Ruby, Douglas (and Hailey) Russell, Jessica (and Corey) Dial, Summer (Steven) Pittman, and Hayden Stephens; and nine great-grandchildren, Kaiden Lane, Ryder Lane, Heartly Cape, Harper Cochran, Serenity Polly, Kensley Dial, Lylah Dial, Kennedi Dial, and Jaxon Pittman. Other survivors include nieces, Judy (and Alan) Lee, Andrea (and Gary) Owens, and Margaret Henson; and three nephews, Timmie Lawhorn, Todd Lawhorn, and James Lawhorn.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Negia Marie York and Carol Jean Lawhorn.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Willow Springs United Methodist Church with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Willow Springs United Methodist Church.
Arrangements for Mr. Billy Gerald Hamlin are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.