Ray Hamlett

Ray Hamlett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 48th district
Missouri House of Representatives
Assumed office
1975
Personal details
Born1933 (1933)
Died1998 (aged 64–65)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseRuby M. Summers
Children1 son
Occupationreal estate and insurance businessman

James Ray Hamlett (March 10, 1933 - 1998) was a Democratic politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was born in Mexico, Missouri, and was educated in Vandalia public schools. On November 20, 1956, he married Ruby M. Summers in Laddonia, Missouri.[1] His wife Ruby Hamlett was first woman in Missouri to hold the office of President of the Missouri Banker's Association. Their son became an attorney in Mexico, Missouri,[2] while their daughter-in-law became an associate circuit court judge.[3]

References

  1. ^ Kirkpatrick, James C. Official Manual State of Missouri 1975-1976. Jefferson City, Missouri: Von Hoffmann Press, Inc. p. 131.
  2. ^ "Ruby M. Hamlett (wife's obituary)". Retrieved 2026-01-25.
  3. ^ "Mexico woman Young appointed judge". Retrieved 2026-01-25.