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James Donald Hamilton

1984 - 2013

James Donald Hamilton obituary, 1984-2013, Tallahassee, FL

BORN

1984

DIED

2013

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James Hamilton Obituary

James Donald Hamilton

JAMES DONALD HAMILTON, 28, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013. James was a student at Florida State University majoring in mathematics. He earned his Associate of Arts degree from Tallahassee Community College. James had a keen intellect and was a participant in brain bowl competitions from middle school through TCC where he was awarded Brain Bowl Student of the Year. James enjoyed playing logic and strategy board games with friends and family. James was also a well known performer for many years with the Mountain Dew Cloggers. He was featured under the nickname of "Crazy Legs" at the Bradley's Country Days, the Downtown Getdown, and other local events. James was also a part-time employee of Publix Supermarkets.

His warm smile, generous heart and sharp wit will be missed by all.

He is survived by his parents, David and Linda Hamilton of Tallahassee; his uncle, William Hamilton (Cynthia) of Tampa; three aunts, Donna Stahlheber (Norman) of Berwyn, PA; Carol LaVigne (Roch) of Tallahassee; Sharon Norsworthy of St. Petersburg and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Hamilton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to NAMI, 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., suite 100, Arlington, VA. 22203. The funeral service will be held, Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Meridian Rd. Tallahassee, FL. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Bevis Funeral Home. Bevis Funeral Home (850) 385-2193, www.bevisfh.com, is in charge of the arrangements.

Published by Tallahassee Democrat from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2013.
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I enjoyed playing board games and going rock climbing with James a few years ago. He was a lot of fun to be around and I am glad to have known him. I always looked forward to seeing him at board gaming. I am very sad that he is gone.

Kristie Nelson

March 30, 2013

I am sure I came thru your line at Publix. My heart goes out to a young man so full of life and well loved by many.

Donna Ward

January 20, 2013

I'm a frequent Publix customer and I always choose James line because he always made me smile. So very sorry for your loss.

Audrey Byrne

January 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brunson Family

January 15, 2013

He will be missed by all. We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Garbark Family

January 15, 2013

He was an inspiration to me and to others. He loved life to the fullest. He was a great rock climber.

Amy Garbark

January 15, 2013

Everyone is smiling more in Heaven! We love you James! Thanks for all of the smiles and hugs over the years! You have left a permanent hug and smile in my heart!

Debbie Hartlage

January 14, 2013

David and Linda.....you are in our thoughts and prayers..

Joe, Dale, Greg Adams

January 14, 2013

Linda & Dave - Roger and I are very sorry for your loss.
Linda Barineau

January 14, 2013

I am so sorry for your lost. I didn't know James that well but he was one of my favorite cashiers at Publix. Always had a smile on his face and always a kind word to say. I will miss him.

Elayne Motter

January 14, 2013

I got the honor of seeing Crazy Legs grow into a powerful cloger. Crazy legs caught the fire the Mountain Dews carried. He became an inspiration even to those that inspired him. This young man was full of passion and love. This showed on the stage and at the cast register.

chris Roche

January 13, 2013

Linda and David, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. I am so sad to hear this news. I haven't seen James in a while, not much since Sealey, but I know he will be missed very much. Rest in Peace, James.
Best wishes,

Helena Safron

January 13, 2013

Blessing to you, James, in this next stage of your life journey. Blessings to the family. I clogged with James awhile back and also would see him at Publix. He ALWAYS had a smile!

Judee Pouncey

January 13, 2013

Dave and Linda, we are so sorry for your loss. James was such a sweet young man. You are in our prayers always and your boys will always be in our hearts.

Rayford and Laura Taylor
Austin Crosby

Laura Taylor

January 13, 2013

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, I am so sorry for your loss. James was a student in my chemistry class at TCC and I was very fond of him. He always remembered me when I encountered him around town. I grieve with you.

Elizabeth Pulliam

January 13, 2013

James! Your sense of humor, wit, and dedicated friendship will be missed. Rest well my brother

Brad Gardner

January 13, 2013

James will be greatly missed. I danced with him with the Mountain Dew Cloggers. I always enjoyed watching him and dancing with him. He took the time to speak with and play strategy games with my son, also a Clogger. I am so sorry for your loss.

Paula Fuentes

January 13, 2013

James, your exuberance, your spirit, and your friendship will be missed. Love you, I'll see you on the other side

Marqui Boyd

January 13, 2013

Always made me smile & always helpful @ Publix. So sorry for your loss.

Lynda Pfundstein

January 13, 2013

January 12, 2013

January 12, 2013

Dave and Linda,
You are in our thoughts and in our prayers!

Chris, Gretl and Michael Plessinger

January 12, 2013

My sympathy to the family. I am a Publix deli associate. In addition to James's positive attitude at Publix, I always noticed how much he "just enjoyed" the food he would be eating during meal breaks, especially the soups. He will be truely missed around Publix.

Ms. Traci

January 12, 2013

I always enjoyed seeing him at Publix. Sorry for your loss.

T Hatler

January 11, 2013

I was so priviledged to get to work across from James as he manned the express register many evening at Publix. I loved listening to him coax a smile and a laugh out of even the sternest of customers. And -- he always made me crave a new flavor of ice cream!

Linda Rodin

January 11, 2013

Hamilton Family & Friends: Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

Crazy Legs - You beat us all to Paradise!!!

Nancy, Larry & Sophie Kenyon

January 11, 2013

It was indeed an honor and a pleasure to have known and worked with James at both stores (Killearn, and Village Square). His rapport and customer relation skills exemplified what Publix should consider to be a role model for other associates to follow.

James Cobb

January 11, 2013

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son and our gaming buddy. I know we will feel his absence every Saturday.

Lance Peterson

January 11, 2013

I too had the pleasure of having James wait on me at Publix. The service industry needs more people like James was. He always had a smile, kind word, and funny math comment at the end of checking out. I will miss that sweet guy, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Nadine Ochs

January 11, 2013

Dave & Linda,
My heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Love, Susanne

Susanne Wood

January 11, 2013

I have worked with James since I began my journey at Publix in 2005. He taught me the way of bagging, and the way of cashiering. No matter the kind of day I had, he always had something to say to make it better. I will miss James, it was because of him I could smile through anything. To the Hamilton family: thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with the world; my sympathies go towards you in this time of need. It was an honor to work with your son.

Maurice "Mo" Wright

January 11, 2013

I only knew James from Publix. If he was working checkout we would try to go down his lane. Always with the smile, the enthusiastic attitude, and always so courteous. I am sure many other Publix customers feel the same way and he will be missed.

Paul Lavoie

January 11, 2013

It's hard to imagine someone so full of life & energy passing so suddenly. He will be missed.

Michael Nichols

January 11, 2013

Enjoyed seeing James at Gamescape on Saturdays and he always had a smile, win or loss a game. This past Saturday he was having a really fun time playing a laser chess game with a friend, and then he played several more games with us...simply a good, fun young man to be around. You'll be missed and will think of you often young James.

Jame Chapman

January 11, 2013

As a frequent Publix customer, I definitely appreciated James' help and happy attitude. He was always smiling and sweet. He will be remembered fondly.

Kimberly Schoffel

January 11, 2013

Crazy Legs you will be so missed at Clogging, dance with the Angels my fellow clogger. My deepest condolence to parents, family and friends.

Betty Roberts

January 11, 2013

Heaven gained a special angel. James you will be missed. My sympathies to the Hamilton family for their loss.

Bonita Willis

January 11, 2013

Crazylegs will be greatly missed. Clogging will never be the same with you James!

Jeff Wood

January 11, 2013

Such a sweet guy. Enjoyed working with him.

Kayleigh Sims

January 11, 2013

We will miss you CrazyLegs! The Mountain Dew Cloggers are heartbroken by the lose of our friend.

Jeff Wood

January 11, 2013

James, you could always make me laugh, and you were such a sweet guy. I will really miss you.

Robin Martin

January 11, 2013

David and Linda,
We are so sorry for your loss of James. I know there are very few people that will ever know what you are going threw. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Linda

January 11, 2013

James, You will be missed dearly..Loved Dancing with You..you were always smiling with every song...I will miss seeing you @ Publix

Rhonda Blackburn

January 11, 2013

I didn't know him that well but Crazy Legs was fun to watch when he was clogging, always a smile and a nice greeting, it appeared he inspired others to dance and have fun. My 2 daughters dance with the Mountain Dews and enjoyed being around him. You will be missed Crazy Legs.

Don Furtys

January 11, 2013

I did not know James, but I do know his father, Dave. I know he will be missed by many. May he rest in peace, and my love and prayers to the family during this difficult time.

Veronica Cline

January 11, 2013

I got to know James at Publix...I enjoyed his love of math, and talked to him about becoming an actuary, just like my son is. Always smiling, always helpful, and always willing to assist..he will be missed.

Chuck Metzger

January 11, 2013

James & i started clogging at the same time. He was so much more talented than I was from the very beginning..we had so much fun dancing, especially one of his favorites "High Horse". You will be missed "crazy legs".

Grammice

January 11, 2013

I worked with him at Publix for a little while . He would always crack me up because as he would give the customer the receipt with their savings at the bottom he would say ," you saved $20.00 today and that's divisible by 5 ! Have a great day ! Lol! He will def be missed by all of us at Publix ..... Xoxo

Kayla Muehlenbeck

January 11, 2013

James' smile and kind words will be sorely missed at Publix.

January 11, 2013

May the love of family and friends be with you through this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Susan and Donna Mansolillo

Mansolillo family

January 10, 2013

He was a fun guy. I clogged with him from 06-08. My thoughts an prayers are with the family. RIP

Shing Woodall

January 10, 2013

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