Green Hamlin

Green Hamlin, age 88, of Bruce Township, Michigan passed away Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Green was born on June 12, 1927 in Burning Springs, Kentucky to the late William and Mary (Sandlin) Hamlin. He served in the United States Airforce at the Base now known as Travis Airforce Base in California. Green earned the rank of Sergeant. He married his first wife: Colleen (Allen) Hamlin on June 12, 1950 and his second wife: Sarah Wilcox on November 26, 1996. Green belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star for over fifty years. His lodge affiliation was with Masonic Washington Lodge #17 and Eastern Star Washington Chapter # 195 both in Ohio, and Sault Ste. Marie Masonic Lodge #358 and Eastern Star - Queen of the North Chapter #82. He was particularly pleased with his affiliation with the Hillbillies Association (a division of the Masonic Lodge). Green loved to hunt and fish, and to spend time at his cabin in Canada. He also enjoyed working with steel in his shop. He was also a Kentucky Coronal, which was an honorary degree given by the Governor of Kentucky. Green is survived by his wife: Sarah (Wilcox) Hamlin; three step-children: Kathleen Cook, Alex McCready, and Karen Beal; three step-grandchildren: Megan Cook, Jesica Kuhn, and Melisa Kuhn; two grandchildren: Jennifer Glaab and James Glaab both of Ohio; and a son-in- law: David Glaab of Ohio. Green is also survived by three sisters-in-law: Jessie Hamlin, Pearl Allen, and Cindy Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife: Colleen (Allen) Hamlin (1986); his daughter: Marleen Glaab; a sister: Ethel Moreland; and four brothers: Lester, General, Paul, and H.C. Hamlin. A celebration of life with viewing will be held from 1:00 until 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Green's home (14397 S. M-129). There will be a Masonic and Eastern Star memorial service beginning at 3:00 PM. Cremation will follow his celebration of life. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hamilton, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the Hillbilly Transportation Fund for Children.

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Green Hamlin

June 12, 1927 - May 15, 2016