James L. J.L. Hamlet, a resident of Irving, Texas since 1968, died on June 30, 2016 in Irving at the age of 94. Born on August 11, 1921 in Luther, Oklahoma to William Arthur and Myra Horner Hamlet, J.L. graduated from the University of Oklahoma. While serving in the U S Navy during World War II, he was aboard the USS Argonne in the Central Pacific. He was discharged a chief petty officer. A long-time CPA, he worked for the Dallas Branch of Penland Distributors which later became the Lone Star Company serving as Secretary Treasurer, retiring in 1985 after 27 years of service. He was a long-time member of St. Marks Episcopal Church in Irving. Preceded in death by wife Betty in 2009 and son, Edward in 2004, J.L. is survived by two sons, Robert A. Hamlet of Irving and Fr. Mark Hamlet of Austin; grandchildren, David Hamlet, Dan Hamlet, John Hamlet, Joseph Hamlet, Rose Hamlet, Maria Parks, Christina York, and Meg Parra; 24 great grandchildren; niece, Janice Gillespie and husband Duane; and nephew, David Hamlet.The family will receive friends 6:00 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Funeral services were on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Saint Nicholas Anglican Church, 4200 Wichita Trail in Flower Mound 75022. Entombment at Bishop Mason Mausoleum.