Jerry Patrick Hamilton (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Jerry Patrick Hamilton, son of Adolphus and Anna Mary Sullivan Hamilton, was born September 29, 1929, in Dupo, Illinois. He departed this life Thursday, April 21, 2011, in his home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-one years, six months, and twenty-two days.
On August 21, 1950, he was united in marriage to Lois Joy Tarman, and to this union three daughters were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an adopted son, Michael Dapron; and eight brothers, Robert, Norman Charles, Timothy, Adolphus, Jr., Sullivan, Daniel, Jack and Jack Hamilton, II.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Lois, of the home; three daughters, Carla Hamilton, of Lebanon, Missouri, Dayna Baldridge, and her husband, Robert, of Camdenton, Missouri, and Gail Lukowski, and her husband, Roy, of Collinsville, Illinois; a brother, Everett Hamilton, of Bellville, Illinois; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Illinois and then entered the United States Army. During the Korean War, Jerry was part of the Military Police at Fort Bragg, California, until he was honorably discharged on March 19, 1953. He then returned to Illinois, where he and Lois lovingly raised their family. For thirty-eight years, Jerry worked for the Illinois Central Railroad and was a switchman at the time of his retirement. Throughout the years, he was a dependable and hardworking provider for his family. In October of 1989, Jerry and Lois moved to Lebanon, Missouri, to enjoy their retirement years in the Bennett Spring area.
Jerry was an active member of the Lebanon Church of the Nazarene, where he served on the church board. He had recently become a member of the Life Point Church. He enjoyed reading his Bible and was a part of the church’s prayer chain.
He and Lois both volunteered their time at a special needs living center for children in Illinois, and Jerry served on their board of directors. That is where they met, and later adopted, Michael. Jerry and Lois also did many nursing homes visits and received special service awards for their volunteer work. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed fishing, playing and watching baseball games, and particularly enjoyed the wonders of nature.
His love of the Lord and his family was always his first priority and he enjoyed spending time with his wife and girls. Jerry was a kind, trustworthy, compassionate, and humble man, and we will miss his sweet smile and sense of humor.
Jerry was a gentle, faithful and loving husband, father, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them throughout the years. We look forward to our reunion with him in Heaven.
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