Edward E. Hamlett, age 82, of Tightwad, Missouri, passed away, Friday, October 11th, 2024 at Warsaw Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, Missouri. Celebration of Edward's Life will be held, 2:00 PM Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the chapel. Edward's wishes were cremation to follow his celebration services. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Senior Center and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Edward Everett Hamlett was born on March 19, 1942 in Naylor, Missouri the son of Everett and Ester (Moore) Hamlett.

Edward was an avid fisherman and hunter, he loved singing and had a passion for playing the guitar, and he had played in many jam sessions over the years. He donated his time and talent playing music in the nursing homes around the area.

Edward loved going for drives, loved old cars, reading and old westerns. He was very personable, never met a stranger and found a friend in everyone.

Proceeding in death are his mother Ester and father Everett, his sister Sandra, and brother Jimmy.

Survivors include his spouse Kathy, stepdaughter Crissy (husband Rusty), stepson Bill, Grandchildren Ethan, Michael and Allen and a host of friends from over the years.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri