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Jesse Hamilton Obituary
JESSE HAMILTON
BETHALTO — Jesse Henry Hamilton, 86, of Bethalto, Illinois, went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 12, 2019 at home in the presence of his wife Joan and son Kent.
He was born on June 27, 1933 in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Marcus "Mick" and Ida (Skelton) Hamilton. He married Joan Crouch on July 11, 1952 in Eldorado, Illinois. She survives.
He was a longtime, very active member of the Bethalto Church of God. He was on the church council and onetime chairman, teacher, and Royal Ranger commander. In1995 he and his wife Joan were named the Church of God National Senior Adult Lay Couple of the Year.
He worked for 34 years at Olin Corporation, mostly in the Brass Mill, as laborer, expeditor and assistant roller, retiring in January 1996. He loved camping, fishing, yard sales and auctions.
He never met a stranger without starting a conversation with them. He made friends easily and loved to talk with people.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Jesse Mark Hamilton of Hazelwood, Missouri, Kent Hamilton of Moro, and Jerome Hamilton (Dana) of Peachtree City, Georgia; sisters Bessie Stout of Bethalto, Shirley Watson (Kenny) of Eldorado, and brother Roy (Barbara) Hamilton of Bethalto; grandchildren Kimberly (Rob) Neathery of Wood River, Andrew (Wilmari) Hamilton of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Amber (Ty) Haywood of Senoia, Georgia, Jessica Hamilton of Dahlonega,Georgia, Samantha Thacker of Peachtree City, Georgia, Emily (Myles) Brown of Newnan, Georgia; 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mick and Ida; sisters Wanda Nichols and Virginia Mills.
Visitation will be at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto on Monday, July 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be at the Bethalto Church of God on Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Roselawn Cemetary in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to Bethalto Church of God Building Fund. Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Tom an Elva Cox
July 18, 2019
This song I dedicate to my Sunday School teacher Brother Jesse Hamilton.God bless you Joan and the boys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD67ToBwqDs
Charlie Bertels
July 17, 2019
So sorry about Jesse..I don't know how many time I stopped for "yard sales" and just sat around when it wasn't busy, even when I was busy and shouldn't take the time to stop. God Bless you, Joan, Kent and Mark. What a really great Christian Family.
Sue Stassi
July 16, 2019
So sad to hear about my Uncle Jesse's passing. He had a contagious laugh and never met a stranger. It is comforting to know he is at peace in his eternal, glorious life with the Lord.
Mickey Hamilton
July 15, 2019
So many fond memories of uncle Jesse while growing up. Always a smile, great laugh and sense of humor. Keeping aunt Joan, cousins Mark, Kent, Jerome and their families in our thoughts and prayers.
ROGER CHRISMAN
July 15, 2019
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