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1922
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2004
Douglas Hamilton Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m Wednesday in the Drawing Room of Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dennis Smith celebrant. Interment: noon Wednesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, with a vigil service at 7 p.m at the funeral home.
Douglas Tuggle "Chock" Hamilton Jr. was born April 10, 1922, in Atlanta, Ga., the only child of Douglas Tuggle Hamilton Sr. and Ola Vashti Rudesal Hamilton. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1940. As fighting escalated, he served on the USS Savo Island during World War II and the USS Forrestal during the Korean conflict. He also served on other vessels.
He retired from the Navy in 1960 and continued in government service with the FAA, retiring in 1982.
His hobbies included spending hours on his computers and perfecting the best tamales in Fort Worth. Doug was a story-teller extraordinaire, a Mensa member, beloved husband, dad, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by both parents and a son, Robert Douglas Hamilton.
Survivors: Bride of 62 years, Dorothy Marie Kolb Hamilton of Fort Worth; children, Judy White and her husband, Tyrone of Friendswood, Pam May and her husband, Jim of Kerrville, Mark Hamilton and his wife, Stephanie of Dallas and Scott Hamilton and his wife, Tena of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Hamilton
Marilee Verdesca
June 29, 2004
I will always treasure the memories of Doug keeping me in stitches as a child (and as an adult for that matter). What a storyteller! He will be greatly missed. Condolences and blessings to Dorothy and family.
Andrea Rich
June 29, 2004
Chock was the best neighbor and friend I could ever have been lucky enough to have. His attitude, laughter, trust and friendship have graced my life and supported me through many a tough day. He and Dorothy never failed to lift me up and encourage me. I will miss my little buddy and the happy spirit that always greeted me from his front yard swing with a smile and whistled tune. God Bless ya, Chock - now the angels can partake in some REAL tamales!
Alexander Martinez
June 29, 2004
My deepest sympathies to you all. Since hearing of Choc's passing, I have been constantly reminded of all the sayings of his that are a part of my everyday life. He enriched my knowledge and outlook from an early age and was an exceptional example to me. My only regret is that I failed to maintain contact over these past few years, particularly since our birthdays are on the same day. My Best Wishes to you all.
Sincerely,
-Alexander Martinez
Mark Powhatan
June 28, 2004
I am very saddened to learn of Doug's passing. My thoughts go out to all of Doug's family & to many of those who knew him. I will miss him greatly. We had become even better friends thru e-mails & jokes via the computer. I can't count how often he lifted my spirits & made me laugh thru that unique sense of humor he had. He was without a doubt, a very
extrodinary person. It's been an honor & a pleasure to have known him.
Dan Powhatan
June 28, 2004
My,what a guy.I have soooo many memories of the times I spent with Doug. I truly loved him.And Dorothy I treasure the time we spent with you and Doug. Love Dan
Randy Brown
June 28, 2004
Scott and Family,
We here in the Spirit Aviation Services, Quality Control Department are deeply saddened by your Fathers passing! We all pray that you and your Family find comfort in knowing that he is has gone home to be with his savior.
R3
Penny Powhatan
June 28, 2004
Doug was one of our dearest friends. He loved people, was one of the funniest persons on the planet, and appreciated the absurdities of life. The world will not be the same without Doug.
Penny Powhatan
Sharon (Sherry) Powhatan
June 28, 2004
My deepest sympothy to Dorothy and the kids. Doug was a wonderful person and a very dear friend to my dad and my family. We will miss his funny and strange emails.
Gail & Vernon Drewa
June 28, 2004
Doug - You brought happiness and life to all who knew and were around you. We were fortunate to have known you and Dorothy since before your 30th Anniversary. You will be missed by all who knew you. We know that you and Doug Jr. are now together and are the "Guardian Angels" for Dorothy and your family.
Basil Garrett
June 27, 2004
Doug was a great friend that will truly be missed. We worked together, we traveled together. We shared life's pleasures and sorrows for more than 40 years.
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