Richard Hamilton
Richard W. “Dick” Hamilton, 68, of Sherman, died at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his home.
He was born on February 27, 1945 in Springfield to Forrest and Cletys Garlits Hamilton. His parents and one brother, William Hamilton preceded him in death.
Dick married Linda McAdams on October 9, 1965 and she survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Lori (Hunter) Johnson of Centerville, OH; his son, Scott (Gail) Hamilton of Springfield; four grandchildren, Miles and Amber Hamilton and Forrest and Derek Johnson; one niece and nephew; several cousins and his four dogs, Frankie, Banjo, Sweetums and Patch.
Dick served in the United States Marine Corp from 1966-1968. He was a member of the Northenders VFW and Real Life Church. He worked for Horace Mann Insurance from 1965 until 2006 and was the Director of Insurance Claims Management. After retirement, he worked at Staab Funeral Home from 2007-2011 as a funeral service assistant.
Memorial Gathering: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2013 at Real Life Church.
Lie-in-State: 10:00-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Real Life Church.
Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Real Life Church with Pastor Clint Cook Officiating. Interment will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Real Life Church.
chris gilbert posted on 10/13/13
I didn't know Dick after high school, don't know to whom to send condolences. But would like to share with any and all that a class was not complete or fun without him. He was, as Nancy Flood said, irreverent. Irreverent without being rebellious; always light-hearted. I am so sorry he was not able to come to the reunion for Feitshans 50th. Sorry for your loss.