James Lloyd Hamlin, 85, passed away on January 29, 2014. He was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado for over 60 years. James was born on April 10, 1928 to Carey and Adelaide Hamlin in Elmira, New York. He was one of the first appointed members of the Air Force Academy Marching Band, and retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant.
He was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Lasswell), and his brother Bud. He is survived by his five children: James, Mary, Ann, Molly, Joseph and former wife Beverly. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Bryan, Carolyn, Adriel, Ashley, and Tyler.
James’ hobbies include clarinet and volunteering for Silver Key. He and his wife, Doris, enjoyed a full life of traveling the country in their motorhome. He will be missed as a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
A visitation will be held Friday, February 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Shrine of Remembrance located at 1730 East Fountain Boulevard. Services will be held on Saturday, February 8, at Holy Trinity Church located at 3122 Poinsetta Drive. Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Reception will follow the Funeral Mass. Interment will be held at the Air Force Academy for relatives.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to Holy Trinity Church or Silver Key.