Mr. Albert Rex Hamlin, Sr., better known as Rex, age 85 of Sparta, passed away Monday morning January 15, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Hamlin was born October 31, 1938 in Nevisdale, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Effie Wilson Hamblin. He was a retired forklift operator for General Motors in the Pontiac engine plant. Those years of dedicated work to new automobiles carried over to a love of cars, while most people love old cars, his passion was for new cars. Mr. Hamlin loved to watch all sports on television from professional sports to the Little League World Series. His allegiance to his Detroit teams switched over to his southern teams like the Braves and the Titans when he moved to Sparta.

Mr. Hamlin was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a brother Ronald Hamblin.

Surviving family members include his wife of nearly 62 years Faye Hamlin of Sparta

Four sons: Albert Rex Hamlin, Jr. and wife Betty of Michigan, Gregory Hamlin of Sparta, Jeffrey Hamlin of Michigan and Brian Russell Hamlin of Michigan

Eight grandchildren

Twelve great-grandchildren

Brother: Bobby Vernon Hamlin of Illinois

Sister: Janice Sue Price of Michigan

Brother-in-law: Kyle Price of Michigan

Sister-in-law: Sharon Thomas Hamblin

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00am EST on Friday, February 16, 2024 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with full military honors by the East Tennessee Honor Guard