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Billy Gerald Hamlin, 80, Casey County, KY

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; three grandchildren, Amber Ruby, Maryetta Ruby, and Douglas (and Hailey) Russell; five great-grandchildren, Kaiden Lane, Ryder Lane, Heartly Cape, Harper Cochran, and Serenity Polly. 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 1pmET 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.


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