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William Hamilton Obituary
William "Bill" Hamilton, 62, of Washington, died Monday, February 25, 2019, in Donnell House.
He was born June 12, 1956, in Butler, a son of the late Dale E. and Ellen Harbusch Hamilton.
Following graduation from Seneca Valley High School, he went on to achieve a degree in Business Administration from Grove City College.
Mr. Hamilton worked for over twenty years as a quality control manager for Bolsan Company.
He was a member of Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and led and participated in the praise band.
Bill enjoyed playing guitar, drums and singing, as well as kayaking, fishing and unicycling.
A man of deep faith, Bill was a devoted husband and father.
On June 2, 1984, he married Patricia McGraw, who survives.
Also surviving are daughter Caitlin Hamilton of Washington; two brothers, Dennis (Carol) Hamilton of Harmony and Scott (Jackie) Hamilton of Mint Hill, N.C.; sister Barbara (Michael) Druschel of Cranberry; and nieces and nephews, Lonnie (Jim) Paxton, Eric Hamilton, Ben Hamilton, Valerie Hamilton, Melissa (Bryce) Salomone, Natalie Druschel, Derek Druschel, Braden Roark, Justyn Roark, Ammon Hancher, Jeremy Hancher, Alex (Lana) Ramsey and Kelly Ramsey.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, in Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Doug Reinard, the Rev. Chris Mathewson and Lou Templeton as co-officiants. Burial will follow in Mt. Prospect Cemetery.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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6 Entries
Rick Appleby
March 4, 2019
Dear Party, Caitlin, and the entire Hamilton family,
Bill was a childhood friend, one of my closest. Even though we lost touch over the years, Bill remained an inspiration to me and I considered him a lifelong friend.
Sending sincerely sympathies, and wishing you peace.
Rick Appleby
Joe Schlereth
March 2, 2019
Dear Patty and Caitlin,
Even in his school years, Bill was a reflection of his Maker. Anyone who knew Bill is richer for it. May God hold you in the palm His strong right hand. My deepest sympathy.
Jeff DeBald
March 1, 2019
Patty and Caitlin,
The employees at Bell Containers unite in offering our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of mourning.
I had the complete pleasure of working with Bill over the past four years at Bolsan and he always had a big smile on his face when I came to see him. He was a very welcoming man and I will always remember that about him. I'm so happy that I had the privilege to get to know him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jeff DeBald
Bell Containers
Denise and Russ Culbertson
February 28, 2019
Patty-you have our deepest sympathy. It was our pleasure to have gotten to know him through the church, he was a great man and Christian. May your faith hold and sustain you in this time of sorry.
February 27, 2019
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May you be comforted by your cherish memories as you wait the fulfillment of God's promise to the day he will reunite you with your loved one again.
John 6:40
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