Harold Ritchie Hamilton age 96 of Midfield, AL passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Louise Hall Hamilton; brothers, Clarence, Joe, and Howard Hamilton; and great grandson, William Harrison Godsey. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton of McCalla. He is survived by his daughter, Jeannine Hamilton Godsey; his sister, Helen Hamilton Kinsey; grandsons, Tim Godsey and Mike Godsey (Suzanne); great grandsons, Ryan Hamilton Godsey, Michael Blake Godsey, Bailey Harrison Godsey, John Michael Godsey, Chris Godsey, and Hollis Godsey. He proudly designed and engineered many new ideas in the heavy truck and equipment industry serving the beginning of Altec Industries of Birmingham Fabricating Company. Mr. Hamilton attended McAdory High School and graduated in 1933. He went on to attend Alabama Polytechnical Institute and graduated with and engineering degree. He was a lover of the outdoors as well as fabricating and wood working. His graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 12:00 pm at Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel.
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