He was born June 12, 1958 in Peoria to James Harva and Betty Marie (McCabe) Hamlet. He was preceded in death by his father.
Surviving are his mother, Betty Fisher of Pekin; eight siblings, Deb (Steven) Cagle of Havana, Mary Hamlet of Peoria, Jennie (Erin) Youell of East Peoria, Roger (Jenny Baughn) Hamlet of Pekin, Brenda (Randy) Young of Tennessee, Jim (Brandy) Hamlet of Havana, Oswald Hamlet of Pekin and Gary Gooch of Havana; step-mother, Ethel Hamlet of Havana and many nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Fraternal Oder of the Eagles Aerie #1869.
Jerry was a handyman, who loved all things electronic and had a collection of flashlights.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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