Our Staff

Alan was born to Sam & Omega Wainscott in Jal, New Mexico in 1967. Alan grew up in Jal and while in high school he worked for Cooper Funeral Home in Kermit, Texas under the direction of Lefty Cooper. After graduating from Jal High School, Alan attended Tarleton State University before moving to Dallas to attend Mortuary school. In 1991, he graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. After graduation, Alan worked for Martins Funeral Home in Granbury, Texas where he served his apprenticeship and received his funeral director's license and embalmer's license in May of 1992. In August of 1992, Alan moved to Abilene to work for the Hamil’s.

Alan served as President and Vice President of the West Texas Funeral Directors Association and had previously served on the board of the West Texas Funeral Directors Association.

James was born in Dumas, TX and raised in Stratford, TX, all in the Texas Panhandle.

His family moved to Liberal, KS where he graduated high school.  After attending Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, he graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.  James worked in Brownfield, San Angelo, Kermit and El Paso.  He worked for and later owned Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo for many years.

He moved to the Abilene area and is excited to work at The Hamil Family Funeral Home.  James loves to read and take care of his dogs.

Kent Anderson was born to the late B.L. Anderson and Billie Benton Anderson in 1950.  Reared on a cotton farm around Ralls, Texas, Home of The Fighting Jackrabbits, Kent graduated from Ralls High School in 1968. He attended Texas Tech University and moved to Houston to attend Commonwealth College of Science where he graduated in February of 1970.  Kent worked at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa after graduation and there served his apprenticeship under G.C. Hubbard and Jay Kelly.  He received his Embalmer and Funeral Director’s license in 1971.  Kent has also worked in Lubbock, Houston and Austin before going to work for the Hamil Family in Abilene in 1987.  Kent married the love of his life in May of 1993 in Buffalo Gap. Kent’s favorite past times include barbeque and riding Harley’s with his wife Lupe. Kent and Lupe have 3 daughters: Kellie, Leah and Valerie; and 5 grandkids: Elijah, Andrea, Noah Erin and Oliver.  Kent & Lupe are members of the Hillcrest Church of Christ. 

Teresa Baucum was born in Abilene, Texas to parents Doris and Jimlee Baucum.  She graduated from Anson High School.  Teresa worked for American Eagle Airlines for as a ticket agent at the Abilene Airport.  She then moved to Granbury, Texas where she worked for the Hood County Sheriff’s Dept. as a dispatcher.   After leaving the Sheriff’s Dept. she moved back to Abilene in 1999 where she began her career as a funeral pre-arrangement counselor.  Teresa attends Beltway Baptist Church.

Carroll was raised on the Texas Gulf Coast in Aransas Pass. He joined the US Air Force in 1965 and served on bases in Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Incirlik Turkey. He retired from the Air Force in 1987, here at Dyess AFB. After retirement he work for Rockwell International on the B1 program until 1993.

Carroll began work in and around the funeral industry for Rita Barber, Inc as a Sale’s Representative in October 1993 traveling the state of Texas and southern Oklahoma. He joined the staff at Hamil Family Funeral Home in 2015.

He’s been married to Jane for over 50 years. They have two adult children, Marci and Jonathan.

David was born and raised west of Tyler, Texas on a farm. He graduated from high school in 1965. He spent two years in United States Army, serving a year of duty in Viet Nam. In 1970 he answered the call to be a preacher of the Gospel. David graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 1972 with a BA and from Southwestern Baptist Seminary with a Master of Divinity in 1975. Later that year he was called as pastor of Broadview Baptist Church, here in our city.  He served that church until he transitioned out in 2013 after thirty-seven and a half years as their pastor. He married his wife, Jeanne, in 1967. They have three married sons, three tremendous daughter-in-laws and seven grandchildren.

  John and Joann Hamil took a liking to David. They were very helpful and generous to him as a struggling young pastor. John was a mentor on how to conduct a funeral with dignity and compassion. It was a easy move to help Robert and Karla when he transitioned to a new ministry.

Kelly Willis was born and raised in Abilene, Texas, and graduated from Abilene High School. After a semester at ACU, he decided to carry on a family tradition and became third generation law enforcement.

He began the Abilene Police Academy in September 1980 and after serving the community for over 35 years, he retired in April, 2016 to join the Hamil Family Funeral Home.

He has been married to his wife, Ann, for 16 years and has a son Beau who resides in Weatherford with his wife Kelley. Kelly and Ann have been active members of Broadview Baptist Church since 2002. He enjoys traveling, spending time with family, fishing and helping others.

Martin was born to the late Manuel and Olivama DeHoyos in Dumas, TX. He graduated from Dumas High School in 1975. Martin started his career working for Morrison Funeral Directors in Dumas while in high school, under the direction and apprenticeship of Morris and Larry Morrison. He attended and graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1977. He received his Embalmers and Funeral Directors license in 1978.

Martin worked for Morrison Funeral Directors for eight years. He moved to Abilene, TX to work for Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home where he worked an additional 13 years. He furthered his education and graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science in 1996. He received his Masters of education degree from Tarleton State University in 2000.

He worked in education as a coach, teacher, associate principal, and principal for both the Abilene ISD and Everman ISD. In June of 2022, after 25 years, Martin retired from education. He has begun to work part time for The Hamil Family Funeral Home and is looking forward to being a part of the new Hamil generation.

Martin married Gloria and they have been together for 46 years. Together, they raised four children: Fernando, Ricardo, Joey, and Marissa Gallow. They are enjoying five grandchildren: Jozalyn, Joe David, Braxton Gallow and Miguel and Elena DeHoyos.

Martin and Gloria enjoy camping, fishing, grilling, and attending their grandchildren’s sporting events.

Martin and Gloria are members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Ellen Leddy Brandenberger was born to the late Hollis H. Leddy & Nancy Drake Leddy on December 11, 1953 in San Angelo, Texas. After graduating from Central High School in 1972, she attended Baylor & then transferred to Texas Tech, where she graduated in 1976, majoring in Child Development & Family Relations. Ellen knew she wanted to work with children & families & began her social work career in Breckenridge, Texas in July of '76 for Child Protective Services. She moved there not knowing a soul, but that's where she met & married her husband, now of 45 years, Mike Brandenberger. Ellen & Mike were blessed with two wonderful children, a daughter, Whitney Brown, & a son, Brian Brandenberger. They also have two very special grandsons, Brooks & Weston Brown, all residing in the Dallas area.

In October of '77, Mike & Ellen moved from Breckenridge to Abilene, where she continued her social work at CPS, in the areas of foster care, adoption, investigation, training, & case reviews. While working for CPS, Ellen had the opportunity to obtain her Masters Degree in Social Work in 1984 through Our Lady of the Lake University. Ellen always says Mike's name should be on her diploma as much as hers because she could never have obtained her degree without his support & encouragement.

In 2005, after over 27 years, Ellen retired from CPS. Following her retirement, she worked at Christian Homes of Abilene, where she continued providing adoption services. After that she worked part-time at Centers for Children & Families, providing post adoption services. Her work there ended when their 1st grandson was born prematurely in 2009 & she was needed to help with his care. He was truly a miracle & is now almost 13 & in great health & active in sports, as is his younger brother. Ellen began working part-time at The Hamil Family Funeral Home in July of '21, & is thrilled to be able to continue serving families, during a time of great need. It's been such a blessing to assist these families & to work with such a caring team of people at Hamil, for which I'm very thankful! Ellen & Mike have been members of First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene since 1978.