Bart Preston Hamilton

1935 - 2021

THEN AND NOW Bart Preston Hamilton, age 85, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021. He was born November 17, 1935 in Marlboro, Ohio to parents Barton C. and Florence Hamilton. He was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 - 1963. Bart graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and the University of Akron with several degrees. He held certifications from the American Society for Quality Control and became a Fellow in 2016. He obtained a Master in Divinity from Christian International. Bart worked in research and development with the B F Goodrich Tire Company until he retired in 1991. He then taught basic quality courses at the University of Akron from 1994 - 2019. Bart was active at church teaching Sunday School and leading Bible studies. He was active with Boy Scouts for 50 years including being a leader. He was an advisor with Junior Achievement. Bart is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeannie Hamilton; sisters Virginia Boyd and Suellen Gifford; sons Barton (Angie), Lee (Roberta), Ernest, Sean; daughter Christina; grandchildren Destiny, Barton GW, Misti, Lacey, Lee O, Joseph, Jacob, Tyler; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Heartfelt thanks to Home Instead, Care Tenders and especially The Colony Health Care Center for caring lovingly for Bart over the past six months. Visitation will be on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 4 - 8 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 3653 W Market St, Akron, OH 44333. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3 pm at the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls, 2819 Hudson Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. MASKS REQUIRED Private military internment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Haven of Rest, The Salvation Army, The University of Akron or United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rosehillbp.com