Born May 2, 1931, in Rockbridge County, he was the son of the late David Levi Hamilton and Lula Mae Richmond Hamilton.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Hartless Hamilton; sisters, Ruth, Betty, Velma and Dottie; and brothers, James, Dickie and Roy.

Mr. Hamilton will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing and gardening.

Surviving are children, Jackie Sandidge (David), Thomas Hamilton (Melissa), Larry Hamilton (Glenda), Melissa Tarpley (Scott) and Karen Campbell; nine grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; sister, Mattie Holland; brother-in-law, Carl Chittum; and sisters-in- laws, Mildred Feltner and Nadell Dolan; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, June 18, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home with the Dorsey Hostetter officiating. Burial will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to Connections Plus hospice.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. NG