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Norvin Hamlin, 65, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, September 24, 2009, in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Ken McIntosh, pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 PM to 5 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

He was born on August 27, 1944, in Big Spring, Texas. He was a life long resident of Big Spring and had served in the United States Army. He worked as a shift foreman for Cabot Corporation and Rexene Corporation retiring in 1989. An avid bowler, Norvin bowled 300 games on several occasions. He was a member of First Christain Church.

Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law, Stephen and Michelle Hamlin of Bentonville, Arkansas and Gregory and Randi Hamlin of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, Esco Hamlin of Big Spring; five grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.

The family suggests memorials to the Hospice of Midland Inpatient Unit, P. O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702-2621.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.

Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

Norvin married Linda Karen Dolan 9 Sep 1967, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; divorced 17 Jan 1972, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA. Linda was born 24 Feb 1949, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; died 20 Oct 2007, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 26 Oct 2007, Mount Comfort Cemetery - Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Orba married Katie Gertrude Turner 20 Dec 1934, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA. Katie was born 9 Mar 1908, Rotan, Fisher County, Texas, USA; died 1 Jan 1994, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried , Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BOLT BRINGS INSTANT DEATH TO LEE HAMLIN

Friend In Automobile Few Feet Away Unhurt; Funeral Thursday

Lee Hamlin, 64, pioneer farmer, was killed instantly by a bolt of lightning at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday as he stepped from a car to direct a visitor back to town.

He was killed near his home thirteen miles north of Big Spring.

Hamlin had been sitting in the automobile with J.H. Kirkpatrick before he stepped from the car and walked to the front of the car to point out the best route back to the city.

"There was a flash and a clap," Kirkpatrick said, "and when I could see again he was lying on the ground in front of the car."

Force of the bolt shredded Mr. Hamlin's hat into scores of pieces. His body was badly burned by the electrical discharge. Mr. Kirkpatrick was unhurt. The bolt came from a small thunder head.

Born in Missouri more than sixty-four years ago, Hamlin had farmed in this county for more than thirty years.

Still very active despite his years, he had been supervising the unloading of posts and wire immediately previous to his death.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Sarah Hamlin, one daughter, Mrs. Roy McNew, and two sons, Monta and Orbie.

Mr. Hamlin also leaves five sisters and one brother. They are R.D. Hamlin of Midland and Mmes. Nora Harrison of Jayton, Will Haynes, Jim Woodie and Jim Crow all of Gorman, and Charles Vandiver of Rogers, N.M. Eight grandchildren survive.

Masonic lodge here will be in charge of services at the graveside. Rev. M.J. Wise of the Church of Christ will speak the last rites for Hamlin from the Eberley Funeral Chapel 10 a.m. Thursday.

(Published in The Big Spring Daily Herald on October 11, 1933)

Lehman married Sarah Matilda Burleson 31 Dec 1890, Comanche County, Texas, USA. Sarah was born 10 Aug 1870, Leon County, Texas, USA; died 4 Oct 1950, Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Oct 1950, Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Hamlin Rites Due To Be Said At 4 p.m. Today

Funeral service for Mrs. Sarah Hamlin, 80, who died at her home here Wednesday, were to be held at 4 p.m. today at the Eberley chapel.

Lloyd Connell and Herbert Love, Church of Christ ministers, were to officiate.

Mrs. Hamlin, member of a pioneer Howard county ranching family, died shortly after noon Wednesday, following a serious illness of approximately two months duration.

Pallbearers were to be Walker Reed, Tom Spencer, Charlie Lawrence, E.S. Conway, J.E. Norris, R.V. Middleton, Ed Love and O.B. Warren.

(Published in The Big Spring Weekly Herald on October 6, 1950)