Rex Hamlin 1964-2020

Rex Allen Hamlin, 56, of Holton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, surrounded by his family, at his birth home.

He was born May 23, 1964, in Holton, the son of Robert W. and Marjorie F. (Schmitt) Hamlin. He graduated from Holton High School in 1982 and had lived in Holton his entire life.

Rex worked more than 36 years with the City of Holton as a police and fire dispatcher, was a Holton firefighter, worked part-time at Walmart and enjoyed mowing lawns.

On May 14, 1983, he married Debbie Bentley in Holton. Growing up, Rex attended Larkinburg Christian Church but later he and his wife and daughter attended First Christian Church in Holton.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Debbie, of the home; his loving daughter, Jennifer Lynn Hamlin of Topeka; his sister, Barbara Huyett (Brent) of Holton; his mother-in-law, Ruby Elizabeth Behrends; his sisters-in law, three stepsiblings, many nieces and nephews, the “greatest” cousins ever and his sidekicks, Soccer and Case.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marjorie; his beloved stepmother, Doris (Purcell) Dibbern (who had raised him since he was nine years old); his stepfather, Loren “Pappy” Dibbern; and a half-brother, Larry E. Proctor.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 in Larkinburg Cemetery. Rex will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning Saturday afternoon, Dec. 19, through Monday evening until 6 p.m. each day.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Holton Fire Department, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our website. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)