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Edward Hamilton Obituary

Edward E. Hamilton 83 departed this life on February 8, 2016. He was a retired employee of Inland Steel and he owned his own Upholstery business. He leaves to cherish his memory Children Marcia Phelps, Sharon (Curtis) Whitt, Darryl (Lena) Hamilton, Michele (Albert) Maiden, Valerie (Walter) Jones, Lionel (Bridget) Hamilton, Yvette (Ronnie) Marshall, Sarah Greenlaw, Barry Hamilton, Emma (Reginald) Hubbard, Kevin (Ruth) Hamilton, Lawone (Denise) Hamilton, Leatrice Davis, Dennis (Rose) Davis, Lillian (Stan) Baker, Tyrone (Lisa) Davis and Larry Davis; siblings Rev. Calvin N. Jr., Ulysses (Emma), Levon (Ruby), Andrew Lee and Willie Hamilton, Virlece Marshall, Bobbie (Cap) Casey and Velma Jones. Visitation Monday February 15, 2016 from 12-8:00 p.m. Family hour 7-8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral service Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at New Angel of Faith Church 416 W. 5th Avenue. Rev. Calvin N. Hamilton Pastor. Rev. Joe Levy officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 14, 2016.

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Theron Holloway

February 26, 2016

I'M GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH, I WILL MISS OUR LAUGHS AND TALKS, I ALWAYS TOLD YOU I WANTED TO BE LIKE YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE SO DAM COOL!!! YOU WERE LIKE A FATHER TO ME AND COMING HOME WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU AROUND. MY HEART IS SO HEAVY WITH GRIEF. I LOVE YOU ED AND I WILL MISS YOU!!!!

Karen Hamilton

February 23, 2016

Prayers and condolences.

Shirley Cousins

February 17, 2016

May God bless you, and I will always miss you.


Shirley Faye Cousins

LaJoyce/Shirley/Larry/Leon/Gracie/Barbara Gardner/Williams/Smith

February 17, 2016

With deepest sympathy and condolences to our extended family. Although we couldn't make it you all are in our prayers. We love you all. Aunt Verta C. Hamilton-Gardner's family from Memphis, Tn.

February 16, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Vanessa Mitchell

February 15, 2016

Sorry for the loss of your father, I pray that God gives you the needed comfort in your time of grief.

Duane & Bernice Grant

February 15, 2016

Michele,Kay,Valarie and Family please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. God is a comfort during difficult times.

Debbie Spikes

February 15, 2016

To the family of Edward Hamilton:
Edward has taken his flight home to be with God.Take comfort in knowing that he is at rest in the arms of God. Always keep the memories of him alive in your hearts.

February 15, 2016

You Will Surely Be Missed My Friend! God Bless My Best Man! Stan

Joy Hamilton-Coutee

February 15, 2016

Praying that God would strengthen and comfort the family of Edward Hamilton!
R.I.P. Uncle Shorty!!!!!
To all my family.....I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!

Carolyn Wade

February 15, 2016

To my family, May the promise of the Lord bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord...his Grace and Mercy endureth forever~
Love, Sympathy and Prayers, The Wade Family

Donna Bride

February 15, 2016

Psalm 30:5-.....weeping may endure for a night but, joy cometh in the morning. May God keep you all during this time of transition for loved one. Keep looking to the hills from whenc cometh allour help!

WILLIE&TONI PRICE

February 15, 2016

WE THE PRICE FAMILY SEND OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OUR NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND EDWARD HAMILTON WE WILL TRULY MISS HIM FOR ANY TIME HE SAW US HE HAD A SMILE ALWAYS REMEMBER IF WE ARE EVER NEEDED WE ARE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY REST IN PEACE OUR FRIEND LOVE TO THE FAMILY

Nikkia Mackie

February 14, 2016

Mr. Hamilton,
God only knows the place you have in my heart. You came into my life almost 30 years ago and to my surprise I grew to love you very much. I am so thankful my mom had someone like you in her life. I know she loved you and and you her. I will be praying for my brother Lawone and the entire Hamilton family. Job well done. Take your rest now. Until we see each other again! Love you...Nikkia

Pearson

February 14, 2016

Lionel (Bridget) Hamilton family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort. I feel honored to have met your father. RIP Edward Hamilton.

Pearsons

February 14, 2016

Lionel (Bridget) and entire family, I pray for comfort during this difficult time. I feel honored to have met Mr. Hamilton. RIP sir.

Gerald, Tracie & Lindsey Simmons

February 14, 2016

Ulysses(Emma) & Family,
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your difficult times and he helps you heal with the passage of time

February 14, 2016

To the Family of Edward Hamilton,
We are all shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved cousin. He was such an awesome guy. We will cherish the memories of our time together. May the Lord continue to comfort and strengthen us.
Love,
Grace, Lori, & Carmen
Milwaukee, WI

Thomas & Ann Crowder

February 14, 2016

Death of a loved one is always difficult. Praying that God keeps his arms around you Lawone and family.

Mildred Perry

February 14, 2016

Lawone you have my deepest sympathy in the death of your father.

Jesse Crowder

February 14, 2016

May God give you and family comfort in the days ahead.

Andre Perry

February 14, 2016

Praying for you and family

Jack and Myrtle Mateen

February 14, 2016

To Lawone and family you have our deepest sympathy in the death but heavens gain of your father. May you find comfort in knowing others share in your grief. Always remember the love that your father had for you in the lonely days ahead .God will never leave or forsake you. We love you and praying for your strength.

Cheryl Rogers

February 14, 2016

To the Hamilton and extended family: I am sorry for your loss and hope the memories you share will comfort you and keep Mr. Hamilton's legacy alive. REST IN HEAVEN AND PEACE, MR. HAMILTON.

Alecia Barron

February 14, 2016

I Love You All for many years .I am so sorry for your lost we know GOD IS IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING just hold on to each other that's the way your Dad would have wanted We Love you all GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD WE LOVE U LISA BARRON AND FAMILY

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