Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart
Portage, Indiana
Mar 13, 1925 – May 6, 2017
Cecil "Bud" Hamilton, Jr., aged 92, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. He was born March 13, 1925 in Gary, IN to Cecil W. and Alice (nee Gibbs) Hamilton. He was a co-owner of Hamilton Kitchens for 20 years and retired from USS as a carpenter. After retirement he lived 25 years in Seminole Florida where he made many great friends and enjoyed his time. He is a Life Member of VFW 5365 Hobart, and The American Legion 252 of Seminole, Florida. He was a past Hobart City Councilman, and a member of the Carpenters Local 1005. He was very proud of his service during WWII with the US Navy where he was a forward turret gunner on the USS Frederick Funston an attack transport that traveled from Saipan, Guam, Leyte, Luzon and ending at Iwo Jima. Cecil is survived by five children; Cecil "Bill" of Nevada, Ronald (Vikki) of Kentucky, James Hamilton, Linda Tolliver and Susan Soria all of Hobart. Cecil is also survived by his brother, Arthur (Juanita) Hamilton of Hobart, 19 grandchildren and many loving great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Cecil was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy L. Hamilton, Grandson, William Hamilton, three brothers; Robert, Charles and Herbert Hamilton.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts are preferred to Arthur B. & Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso
Visitation will be held, Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, with a 7:00 pm VFW Post 5365 service, at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road Hobart, Indiana 46342.
(219)942-2109 or online condolences may be submitted at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
Perfect Peace ~ Photograph by Lyn Alice
Miss seeing you all. Hugs & Love.
Lyn Alice Hamilton
May 12, 2017 | Savannah, GA
Mr. Hamilton will always be considered a HERO for serving our country at a time when our freedom was at stake. To fight for our country was essential to keep us all free. Thank you Sir and may you rest in peace.
May 10, 2017
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
KEISTON HOLLOWAY
May 10, 2017 | VINCENNES, IN
was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. So many memories of our families together came rushing back to me. prayers for continued strength in the coming days for all of you.
Cheryl Shepitka
May 10, 2017 | Hobart, IN
So sorry for your loss. I will truly miss him.
Tony Lucas
May 10, 2017 | Hobart, IN
Bud, Your laugh was soo contagious! I Never saw u without a smile.. Keep Laughing and Smiling! Rest in Paradise!
Tammy Baldwin
May 09, 2017 | Largo, FL
Bud you will be greatly missed untill we meet again! Love Tammy Scribner and Lisa Quinn
Tammy Scribner
May 09, 2017 | Wendell, NC