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Joseph Hamilton Obituary

HAMILTON, Joseph Edward "Ed", 62, beloved husband of Barbara Fowler Hamilton, father of Kelly Hamilton (Loren "Squirrel") Carl, of Versailles, and Kimberly Hamilton (David A.) Montgomery, of Lexington, and "Pappa" to Hope Renee' Hamilton, of Versailles, and Anna Marie Montgomery, of Lexington, died Sun., July 11, 2004 at his residence after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Born in Washington County, KY, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Elizabeth Kelly Hamilton. He was retired from The Kroger Co. Store Management, a member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church, and a Kentucky Colonel. In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, survivors include siblings, Margaret Hamilton (Bill) Smith and Betty Hamilton, both of Springfield, Leo (Joyce) Hamilton, of Lebanon, and Christine (Larry) O'Bryan, of Louisville; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, James D. Hamilton, and a sister, Joyce Ann Hamilton. Funeral services will be 11 am Thurs. at Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church, 299 Colony Blvd., Lexington, KY 40502, by Rev. Pat Fitzsimons, with burial to follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, 4915 Harrodsburg Rd., Nicholasville, KY 40356. Pallbearers will be Tony Ray, Terry Ray, Robert Ray, Jonathan Ray, Nathan Ray, Larry Smith, Scott O'Bryan, and Justin Fowler. Honorary pallbearers will be family and friends. Visitation will be 3-9 pm Wed. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513 with a rosary service at 8 pm. He is loved and will be missed by us all. Memorial contributions are suggested to the D.A.R.E. Program of Woodford County, c/o Woodford County Sheriff's Office, 103 Main Street, Versailles, KY 40383, or the American Heart Association - Ky. Region, 333 Guthrie St., Suite 207, Louisville, KY 40202, or the Sheriff's Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 57, Gilbertsville, KY 42044. Guestbook at Legacy.com
Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jul. 13, 2004.

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Ted peregrim

July 8, 2024

Always in loving memory of Ed.
With our hearts and love,
Ted Peregrim and family

Hope Renee' Hamilton

July 18, 2004

You filled our lives with love and happiness,

you tuaght us lessons we'll never forget.

You were a husband, a dad, a Pappa, a brother and a son.

But to most you were a friend.

You glowed and made us all laugh at the roughest of times.

No matter who we were or what we did you made us feel like we were your own.

You struggled through the pain and never gave up.

But then the angel came and gave you your wings to fly, and you knew it was time to go.

You left us here to keep your spirit going and share your memories with others.

We think about how much easier and painless your life is now.

I take the memories we had and make them last a lifetime, because I know I'll meet you again to only make more.

Pappa you were our rock and our saving grace.

The life we all spent with you we will cherish.

We let you go, and we know your watching and listening.

So I love you Pappa and I'll miss you but I'll always remember what we had.

Tammy

July 16, 2004

Ed gave the best bear hugs, I will always remember him.

James & Jamie Kay

July 14, 2004

Mr. Hamilton was the kind of person that you felt like you had known all of your life because of his warmth and kindness. We will miss him and we share in your grief.

Ken & Heather O'Dea

July 14, 2004

Heather and I are deeply sorry for your loss. We will remember Ed for the joy he brought to so many people and the smile that lit up the room.

God bless

Ted Peregrim

July 13, 2004

To Barbara and Family:



We were all very sadden to learn of Ed's passing. We want to offer you our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Ted+Donna+Michelle Peregrim

Di Boyer

July 13, 2004

With our sympathy,

Rod, Di Landon and Brittany Boyer

WAYNE, TRACIE & BRITTANY WRIGHT

July 13, 2004

The three of us are saddened by the loss of Ed. He was always such a joy to be with and Brittany loved him like a grandfather. We will miss him very much



Love, Tiny Tracie & Brit

7/13/04

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