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Leroy Hamilton Obituary

Leroy A. Hamilton Sr. formerly of Simpsonville, SC died October 8, 2010 in Chapala, Mexico.
He was the owner of WFIS, WCKM Radio Stations and The Tribune Times Newspaper.
Surviving are two sons, Leroy Hamilton Jr. and his wife Ann of Simpsonville and Richard Hamilton and his wife Lane of Fountain Inn; his companion Didia Gutierrez Zepeda of Chapala, Mexico; one sister Margaret Hamilton of Hendersonville, NC; three grandchildren Anna, Mollie and Sarah Hamilton of Simpsonville.
He was predeceased by his wife Joan Hamilton, a daughter Allyson Caroline Hamilton and one brother Ken Hamilton.
A private service was held in Chapala, Mexico.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Greenville News on Oct. 20, 2010.

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