Joseph Bernard Hamlin, born September 19,1944 in Detroit, Michigan to Bernard and Edna Hamlin, died February 22, 2025 in Hospice of Dayton. Joe is preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife Fatimah, whom he met and married July 27, 1969 while serving in Peace Corps Malaysia.
Joe is survived by his sisters Beth Schroeder, Leah (Bill) Hamlin-Morgan and Lola (Paul) Imbrunnone and their children and grandchildren. Uncle to Shaun (Sarah) Morgan, Juan Hamlin-Morgan, Malena Hamlin-Morgan, Andy Imbrunnone, Claire Imbrunnone, and Joe (Ashley) Imbrunnone. Great Uncle to Lance, Aowyn, Hazel, Dakota, Matthew, Henry, Carissa, Vianna, JoJo, Vinny, & Anthony. Special friends Tom Harry and Alan Kobs. Joe was a member of R.O.M.E.O.S. (Really Old Men Eating Out at Scrambler’s) and felt close to their staff.
Joe was employed for many years by Wright Patterson Air Force base in computer programming. His hobbies included elaborate Lego structures, intricate wooden jigsaw and assorted hand-held puzzles. He and Fatimah had a great appreciation of art and all types of music. We will miss his deep hearty laugh, and his corny puns.
A memorial service will be at Normandy United Methodist Church, 450 W. Alex-Bell Road in Dayton Ohio 45459 at 10:30am on April 12 with lunch to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joe's name to Hospice of Dayton or a Charity of your choice.
