Troy Verdell Hamlet, 60, of Globe, Arizona passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe. He was born in Miami, Arizona on Sept. 21, 1961 to Verdell and Joyce Hamlet. He graduated from Miami High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator at the Pinto Valley and Phelps Dodge mines before retiring.
Troy was such a happy, easygoing, simple man and loved to laugh. He loved to be around his family and friends. His family meant the world to him. He coached his daughter’s little league softball team for four years, taking first place three years and coaching their all-star team. Troy loved his children and grandchildren. He was very proud of all of them and would tell everyone he talked to about them. He loved to joke around. He was always laughing and making dumb dad jokes. He enjoyed boating on the lake, football, soccer, racing, camping and listening to loud music. He loved going to the Arizona Speedway to watch dirt track racing, and collecting Harley Davidson, #24 Jeff Gordon NASCAR and Chicago Bears memorabilia. Troy was always willing to lend a helping hand. He had a heart of gold and a contagious laugh.
Troy was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Dean Hamlet, father-in-law Dawn Ray Phillips and nephew Justin Hamlet.
He is survived by his father Verdell Carmen Hamlet; five children, Destinee Hamlet and spouse Brooke Hamlet, De Andra Hamlet, Danielle Barba and spouse Antonio Barba, Tyler Torrez and Danica Hamlet; grandchildren Natalie, Isiah, Rahan, Harley, Hazel, Josyiah, Izzabella, Liam, Elias, Analeigha, Greyson, Landon, Jasper, Shelen, Wayde, Courtney, Kaleb, and Andrew; fiancée, Lorraine Phillips; their four children, Loressa and spouse Jacob, Michael and spouse Elizabeth, Jamie and spouse Selina, and Abben Hamlet; and their grandchildren Nicolas, Bryson, Adrian, Isaac, Abraham, Arlieta and Carmine.
Troy will be dearly missed as we continue on with him in our heart and memories.
A private family visitation was held on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at Lamont Mortuary Chapel of Globe. Interment of ashes will be held during a private service at a later date.
Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.
