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Joe HAMILTON Obituary
Mr. Hamilton was born in Bluestone, W.Va., a son of the late Kyle Etchison and Nellie Virginia Bryant Hamilton. He was a member of Conway Church of God. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired railroad inspector for CSX and retired railroad inspector for the federal government. Mr. Hamilton was a former member of the Parkview Church of God in Newport News.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Doris H. Sims; two brothers, William and Rhea Hamilton; and one grandson, James Andrew Mulkey.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Velma Todd Hamilton of Loris; two daughters, Linda Arena and husband, Aldo of Hampton, and Lanelle Mulkey and husband, Jim of Maynardville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Tony Arena, Michael Arena and Todd Mulkey; one sister, Betty Odell of Hampton.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Parkview Church of God, with funeral services starting at 7 p.m., with the Rev. David Hagee officiating. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe HAMILTON
July 22, 2010
velma god bless love and blessings annette ray
July 21, 2010
Velma & Family, we love each of you and our special joe has gone to be with the lord. He was a special person that always made time for you. He was always there if there was a need. Grady and I have so many memories that we will cherish. We know our heavenly father will give you the strength during this time.
Grady & Lydia Baldwin, Angier, NC
R & R Harris
July 21, 2010
IN HEAVEN : there is no parting, it's always dawn, no clouds obscure the blue, each shadow is gone, there is no sorrow tears or pain. And there Joe waits for the day you will meet him again. We love you, Velma -Ron & Ruth Harris
tom/carol street
July 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you .and the family..I can still see him singing in the choir now hes singing in Heaven...may God comfort yall
David & Darlene May
July 20, 2010
Velma - Our deepest sympathy to you and your family - May God watch over you and your family during your sorrow - Dave and Darlene May - Kent, OH (formerly Newport News,
VA)
julie waltrip
July 20, 2010
velma our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you , we loved joe and of course i loved to talk west virginia with him , he always had a smile. mahlon and julie waltrip hampton
Connie Rone
July 20, 2010
Velma, You are in my prayers as you continue on.
July 19, 2010
Sorry to hear about Joe.i grew up with Joe in Bluestone.I still have a picture of Joe,David Coleman and myself taken in our Royal Mountie
uniform we got for Christmas in 1936.
Gene Sexton
Lady Lady,Fl.
Cindy (Fiedler) Coyle
July 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. His race is done here and now he is in Heaven watching over you Velma. I met Joe at Parkview Church of God in the 80's. He has a big heart and he always had a smile on his face. He will be sadly missed. My thought and prayers are wit Velma, Linda, Lanelle and the rest of his family. R.I.P.
Leroy Spearman
July 19, 2010
Joe was a very kind and thoughtful friend.
Lilibel and Leroy Spearman
Mike & Connie Collins
July 19, 2010
Well i always ask where is joe now i know.Your not my uncle but your in my heart & prayers & memories just as my uncle joe`s.I enjoyed are talks joe.
Judianne,Trippi, and Michael Heath
July 19, 2010
We were so very sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great friend and a special person to many. We have many fond memories of Joe and he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and I know God will provide you comfort.
Judianne, Trippi, and Michael Heath
July 19, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about Joe~he was a great friend and a special person to many. We have many fond memories and he will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you,and I know God will provide you comfort.
Charles & Debbie Hughes
July 19, 2010
Velma, we love you and know God will see you through the upcoming days and beyond. We will miss Joe, he has finished his race.
July 18, 2010
We were so sad to hear about Uncle Joe after just losing our dear mother and his sister on June 29, 2010. Our prayers are with Velma and her famly. Uncle Joe was so special and we always enjoyed seeing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Janice Sims Peacher and family, Clarksville, TN
Julie Dunn
July 17, 2010
"We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers." Julie Dunn and family (Clarksville, TN)
Ann Gasque Gasque
July 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John and Valerie Hamilton
July 17, 2010
We have many fond memories of John's Uncle Joe. He was able to converse on many different topics and his energy and humor were always captivating. He will be greatly missed.
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