Jerry W. Hamill

HAMILL Jerry W. Hamill, 72, born June 18, 1934, in Carbon Hill, Ohio. Died May 12, 2007, at 2:45 a.m. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Judith A. (Weimer) Hamill; daughters, Karen L. Hamill, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Scott (Cindy) Horney, Jasper, Indiana; and granddaughters, Sierra Hamill, Allyson, Emily and Madylin Horney. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey W., parents Lorenzo and Sara Hamill, brother Bernard Hamill, sister Agnes Wavoline Hamill-Johnson, and several cousins. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School, served in the United States Army, and graduated from The Ohio State University. He was the former Director of Urban Renewal in Lexington, Kentucky, and retired from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. He enjoyed woodcrafting, his family, and spending time with his friends from childhood and many other special friends he met in his lifetime. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the "Angels" who helped make his journey most peaceful at HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214, or to the Beechwold Christian Church, where he was a member for 35 years, located at 280 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Friends may call THE SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME CLINTONVILLE CHAPEL, 4341 N. High St., Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Wedenesday, May 16, 2007 10 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior.