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Darryl Quinn Hamilton
1964 - 2015
Darryl Quinn Hamilton
1964 - 2015
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BORN
1964
DIED
2015
Darryl Hamilton Obituary
He is a member of University High and Nicholls State University's Hall of Fame. In addition, he is a member of the State of Louisiana's Hall of Fame and the Milwaukee Brewers' Wall of Honor.
Following his retirement as a active player, Darryl served as an analyst on Compass Media Network's radio broadcasts for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, NBC Sports Network's "SportsTalk" and KPRC (NBC) Houston, as well as MLB.com from 2003-2006. Darryl also worked in the On-Field Operations department for the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. Since 2013, he served as an Analyst for MLB Network.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ezekiel and Lela Pitts; his paternal grandparents, James and Celestine Hamilton. He leaves to celebrate his life, cherish his memory and live his legacy – His mother Geraldine Pitts Hamilton, his father John C. Hamilton, Sr. wife Carolyn Hamilton; three sons, Donovan Quinn Hamilton, Julian Patrick Hamilton and Jaxon Cameron Hamilton; His sister Adrian Hamilton, His brother John C. Hamilton, Jr. wife Gina M. Hamilton; a nephew Simon L. Hamilton; a niece Lela T. Hamilton, a great aunt Ella Pitts, an aunt Irma Montgomery husband Nathaniel Montgomery, two uncles, Warren Pitts, Sr. wife Mary Pitts and Alfred Hamilton, a sister-in-law Angeline Belmontes, his former wife, Ursaline Hamilton and a host of loving cousins and special friends.
Visitation will begin on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024. Funeral services will follow on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary of Second Baptist Church Houston, 6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas 77057, with a reception to follow in The Deacon's Parlor. A private service will be in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday at his childhood church Greater Greene Chapel A.M.E.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Darryl Q. Hamilton Memorial Fund for the benefit of his sons. Direct contributions to BBVA Compass c/o Karen Dixon/Anne O'Conor, 2200 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1900, Houston, Texas 77056.
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Barbara Jackson-Oates
December 27, 2016
What a wonderful person who embraced everyone who had the pleasure of knowing The Hamilton brothers Darryl was a kind and gentle spirit. May his kindness live on through his son's . God bless his family
David Brooks
August 7, 2015
Rest in peace to a brother that inspired young African American boys to play the great game of baseball.
July 28, 2015
so sad! RIP
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virginia becker
July 26, 2015
Such a loss of a wonderful man. May he find peace in the afterlife.
lillian
July 21, 2015
With sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved ones to such a violent crime. May you seek comfort in knowing that God cares and will answer the cry of innocent victims as promised at Psalm 72:14 - "From oppression and from violence he will rescue them. And their blood will be precious in his eyes.
Steve Lea
July 17, 2015
John, I was so saddened to hear of your brother's tragic death. Although we worked together for a only a brief time and many years ago, I remember what a great person and athlete you were and how you admired him for his accomplishments. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
July 6, 2015
Know that God is not the cause of death but, He has promised to fix it, until his word is fulfilled take comfort in Revelaion 21:3,4
carol chitty
July 3, 2015
I wanted to say what a positive impact Mr. Hamilton had on the youth. When I was a teacher in Mansfield Mr. Hamilton came and spoke to the students to inspire them to do their best in life. My daughter was one of those students and she was such a HUGE Texas Ranger fan. She was so proud of that moment and of getting his autograph. She made life a positive experience like Mr. Hamilton did. Alana passed away unexpectedly at the age of 28 on June 4th. I know she is up in Heaven and she and Mr. Hamilton are probably talking Baseball and life. May God grant you peace and blessings during this most difficult time.
Rene Hightire
June 30, 2015
John, Adrian, Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton "May The Lord Bless and Keep You and Make His Face to Shine Upon You and Give You Peace!
Prayers and Condolences to You and the Entire Family. ~Adrian your WVUMC Church Family Stands with You and Surrounds You All with Love, Support and Prayer.
Gwen LeBlanc Naquin
June 30, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the loss of this wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers to the Hamilton Family during this difficult time. Ham, you will be missed by all.
Byron Lewis
June 30, 2015
To the Hamiltons, my sincere condolences for such a tremendous loss to your family. May God be with you to give you peace and to comfort each of you! Please know that in the days and months ahead you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
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Clara Brown-Trimble
June 30, 2015
To the Hamilton Family & Mr. John Sr., I am so sorry for your lost of a Great Man. I've been a fan of his for many years and when he played with the Rangers, I attended all of his games. I am also a members of the Texas Rangers Black Fan club. I know he will always live in your hearts. Blessings to each of you, Amen for his beautiful life.
Tammy and Terrell Turner
June 30, 2015
John, Mr.&Mrs. Hamilton and family, we are so very sorry for your loss, our loss. May the peace of Christ's promise of eternal life give you comfort today and in the days to come.
The Isiah Hill Family
June 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maurice Coleman
June 30, 2015
To the Hamilton Family,
Our sincerest condolences to you during this time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Maurice and Allison Coleman
Tammy and Terrell Turner
June 30, 2015
John, Mr.&Mrs. Hamilton and family, we are so sorry for your loss, our loss. May the peace of trusting in Christ's promise of eternal life comfort you today and in all days to come.
R.W.
June 30, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bethany and Jan Phillips
June 29, 2015
very sorry he is up there in haven.
TEXAS FAN
June 29, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 29, 2015
May God bless you and your family and keep every one strong. I will lift you up in my prays.
Marie S. Canty
Debra Washington Lively
June 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hamilton family.
Coleman Family
June 29, 2015
To the Hamilton and Pitts Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
From the family of the late Rev. CP. and Delores Coleman.
Melissa Dixon
June 29, 2015
May you Rest In Peace Darryl!
Melissa Dixon
June 29, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to the Hamilton Family - Mrs. Geri, Adrian, John and Darryl's children. Words cannot express my condolences for your loss. Please know that he will live on in your memories and through his children... and forever remember that smile.
Melissa
Renee Brinkley
June 29, 2015
Praying and trusting that The Lord will keep your entire family in His loving care. When the world can't give us answers God will give us peace.
Tannard Darensburg
June 29, 2015
To the Hamilton family may god keep you all stay strong From Tannard Darensburg and family NSU baseball (83)
Helen Roberts
June 29, 2015
Praying for the Hamilton family, especially Donovan and Julian..
Stacey Porter
June 29, 2015
Aunt Jerri my prayers are with you and your family.
Dorothy Lewis
June 29, 2015
God Will Take Care Of You!
Sharon & Dennis R
June 29, 2015
To the Hamilton Family our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. The words are still so hard to find so will say thank you for sharing your son/brother/father with us. He was a truly genuine, one of a kind man that always put the love of family first. We were proud to call him a friend and will always think of him fondly. We know he will be watching over all of you, especially his boys, who were the light of his life. Ursaline, he was so very lucky to have you in his life.
Kevin.Tina LeBlanc
June 29, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
BERNADETTE TONEY-SHINE
June 28, 2015
MAY OUR GREAT COMFORTER HOLD YOU UNTIL THE PAIN GOES AWAY
Keenan, Lekisa, Keenan Jr and Khia Ancalade
June 28, 2015
John,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Connie & Fred Hilton
June 28, 2015
To the Hamilton family! With our deepest sympathy. Fred and Connie Hilton
June 28, 2015
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Hamilton family.
Nadine Delahoussaye
June 28, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hamilton family. Darryl was a college friend, who I had the joy of reconnecting with on social media several years ago. He remained the same Darryl, with the same great personality that he had at Nichols State University. You will be missed.
GAIL DAWSON
June 28, 2015
Dearest Geri,
My health will not let me travel, but p lease know how much you and your family have been in my heart and prayers since I heard about
Darryl's passing. I can only remember one other time feeling like I do and that was when I lost my precious Great. I love you and if you need anything please let me know. Hug Adrian and John for me
GOD BLESS YOU
LOVE, GAIL
Linda
June 27, 2015
You have my deepest condolences on your immeasurable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There is little that I can say or do to ease your pain and suffering. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, bring a measure of comfort. Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. May the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow .
Nedra Jeanlouis
June 27, 2015
My prayers goes out to the Hamilton family for their lost.
Yulanda Netty
June 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with The Family...To Adrian and John,may God grant you His peace and comfort.
Annie annie Morrison
June 27, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steven Prejean
June 27, 2015
John,
I was truly saddened and shocked by Darryl's passing. On behalf of our circle of friends, our thoughts and hearts go out to you and the family. He was truly one of the good guys and an even better human being. I will never forget his generosity to me that weekend in Houston and again when I was able to make one of his games in Detroit. Success never went to his head and he was such a down-to-earth guy; so many people felt they could relate to him and he was loved by all who were lucky enough to know him.
May God be with you and the family. You are in our prayers.
Steve Prejean
Emily Knapp
June 27, 2015
There are no words to expressed how sorry I feel,
Darryl was all smiles and such a kind person. My condolence to John, Gina, his kind mother, his boys, and just the whole family. God be with you at this difficult time..my deepest condolences to you all.
Monica Sambo-Holiday
June 27, 2015
May you rest in peace. From a child-hood friend.
Denise Bell-Gistand
June 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs. Gerri and to all the family I pray that the peace of God comfort you all during this difficult time. Look to the hills from which comes your help. My deepest condolences to you all.
Deborah Pitts LeBlanc
June 26, 2015
My first cousin, Lord help our family. Sister, Adrian, And John know that you can count on me. Darryl, you will be missed, but we got your back on your kids. May you find peace in heaven.
Pam Sigue Moon
June 26, 2015
My deepest prayers to Adrian, John and his parents, stay strong.
John & Nita Daniel
June 26, 2015
Condolences to the family and friends of Darryl Hamilton. We are persuaded Darryl was a good man and a faithful servant of God.
June 26, 2015
I send heartfelt condolences to Adrian and family and friends during this time of loss. I have been praying and will continue to pray for peace and comfort for each of you.
Robin and Stan White(Washington, DC)
Lisa Parker
June 26, 2015
With my deepest condolences for the Hamilton Family! My prayers are with you all!
Brenda Parker Wright
June 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Coach, Mrs. Hamilton and both siblings on the loss of your son and brother! I pray that our Lord and Savior bring comfort to you and all that have been touched by Darryl's life. God is a God of all Grace and May HIS Grace lead you on!
Mary Hamilton
June 26, 2015
With deepest sympathy from Mary Coates Hamilton and family. Zachary, Louisiana.
Bettie Jefferson
June 26, 2015
Trust in the Lord, for He knows and He cares for you. My prayers are with the family. Hold on to God's unchanging hand. He will bring you through.
June 26, 2015
I watched Darryl play many times and had the privilege of meeting him at spring training in Pt. Saint Lucie in 2000. Such a warm, kind and friendly person. He brought grace and dignity to the game of baseball. My thoughts and prayers are with his sons and family. May God bless you and bring you comfort.
Lili Pickard
June 26, 2015
Darryl was a very loving, engaged and enthusiastic dad. He has left a lasting, albeit short-lived, impression on Donovan and Julian and all of their pals. Will P and I send love and prayers of peace to all of you.
Valarie Williams Guntz
June 26, 2015
I'd like to extend condolences to the Hamilton family. Always remember that God is close to you, and will always be your help. Remember Psalms 121, and know that Jesus is your comforter.
Kevin Celestine
June 26, 2015
With deepest sympathy from The celestinesco Family & The colonels nation
June 26, 2015
With deepest sympathy,Kevin & Regina Celestine
June 26, 2015
I will never forget you Darryl,you were such a great teammate,love you brother,Rest In Peace.......Fernando Vina
Betty Welch
June 25, 2015
Prayers for the Family and friends of Darryl , God bless his boys. We knew Darryl when he played collage ball with my brother, he was always such a nice friendly person , always with a smile. He also did baseball camps in Desterhan , La. That my children attended, he loved kids. Can not express how sad our whole family are. So sorry for y'all loss.
Maurice Hebert
June 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Darryl's young boys and the entire Hamilton Family. All of us that were lucky enough to call Darryl friend, will never see another like him. Fame and fortune never really changed him. He was always the same guy we grew up with.
Tonya Isham
June 25, 2015
My heartelt condolences to the Hamilton Family. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding comfort you during this time of sorrow
June 25, 2015
My condolences to the HAMILTON family during this time of grief.
The Moss Family
June 25, 2015
Rest In Peace, Darryl. Keep smiling just as you did in your time on earth with us. Our prayers are with your family.
The Humble Texas Community
June 25, 2015
Rest In Peace Mr. Hamilton
Larry White
June 25, 2015
I was lucky enough to meet and interview Darryl in Milwaukee when I was a young sports reporter. He was one of the nicest, friendliest people I ever met. So classy and such a true gentleman. I was around him for maybe 30 minutes, but he made an impression on me that'll last my whole life. I'm so sorry for his family and sons. May they find peace during this difficult time.
June 25, 2015
What a blow to your family and the rest of humanity. Hoping your memories of him help you get through this difficult time.
M Scott
June 25, 2015
May God grant Darryl Hamilton family and friends comfort during this time of sorrow.. RIP
Mary Hayden
June 25, 2015
This tragedy is incomprehensible.
The world has lost such a wonderful soul.
May you all find some peace just as soon as possible. The rest of us will try to carry your pain.
Melanie
June 24, 2015
My sincerest condolences to Darryl's family and friends during this difficult time. I remember when Darryl was first called up to the majors with the Brewers, we loved to watch him play and see his wonderful smile. We were also happy to see him return to Milwaukee to be inducted into the the Wall of Honor at Miller Park just over a year ago. He was truly a fan favorite and a genuinely great man. We are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss, but I know that his spirit will always be felt by those he touched.
June 24, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Darryl on such a tragic death. Because time and unexpected event overtake them all Ecc. 9:11 May God give you peace.
Bob Farley
June 24, 2015
Heartbreaking loss of a wonderful man. I will always remember his generous and fun loving spirit. If there is a ball club in heaven, they just got a great team mate.
Renee Rego
June 24, 2015
My prayers go out to Darryls family. I was a friend of his from Milwaukee. He was so kind to my son Anthony. His generosity and smile was what I remember and he and his sons will always be in my prayers. I was blessed to call him my friend.
Joey & Erinn Lincoln
June 24, 2015
Our Thoughts go out to Darryl's family at this time.
May time and Angel hugs hold his kin tightly and perhaps remembering how excellent he played and how great of a Father he was to his boys and other boys he helped coaching his passion for the game.
We will miss his kindness, warmth and funny personality and we should be grateful for those of us being apart of his life - whether watching him play or interacting with him personally.
Darrly will be greatly missed and our thoughts are focused on reality of life having unexpected turns and I hope his boys and family find peace and people remember and return the same kindness he presented with a great smile.
June 24, 2015
i am deeply sorry for y0ur loss james 4-8 draw close to god and he will draw close to you
Paulette White
June 24, 2015
May God be with the family in this sad sad time. He will be missed.
EVANS
June 24, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss I do express my deepist sympathy at this time.
June 24, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ari Fisher
June 24, 2015
A prince of a human being. The world is a little worse now that is gone. Prayers for John and the rest of the family. Go Cubs.
June 24, 2015
My deepest sympathis to the family. May Almighty God grant you peace as you cope with your loss. Phil. 4: 6,7
June 24, 2015
May the peace of God be with the family in this sad time.Psalms65:2.
June 24, 2015
Hamilton Family, our prayers are with you in your time of need. Our heavenly father will be a source of comfort for you, psalm 46:1
June 23, 2015
God bless to everyone who was involved, my heart goes out to the boys and Ursaline.....truly some of the best people I know.
June 23, 2015
May you watch from Heaven over your sons as they live lives you will be proud of, meanwhile creating for them a wonderful field of dreams up in the sky for them to come join you to play baseball with you one beautiful day.
June 23, 2015
My condolences to the family. May God carry you through this tragic and mournful time. 2Cor 1:4
June 23, 2015
My condolences to the family for such a tragic unexpected loss Ecciliesiastes 9:11
Patti Beller
June 23, 2015
Darryl, I am just a woman who worked with Monica and gave your baby cupcakes with a baseball on it for his baby shower. I am shocked and very saddened that this has happened and believe that your children will all be taken care of by really great people. May your soul and your family find the peace that Jesus Christ will bring during this time and know that I am deeply sorrowed and shocked by this. God bless you and your family.
Malone Family
June 23, 2015
To lose a husband, father and friend in death leaves a void in our lives. The original purpose for mankind was to live forever under perfect conditions. (Genesis 2:7) Death will stop permanently taking the lives of our love ones.
Pat Harding
June 23, 2015
I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Darryl's death. He was always a gentleman of the sport of baseball and I loved watching him play while with the Milwaukee Brewers.
My deepest condolences are with the Hamilton family and Darryl's friends. You will all be in my prayers.
Tina Rando
June 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hamilton family. I am so saddened by this loss.
June 23, 2015
"I have seen something further under the sun,that the swift do not always win the race, nor do the mighty win the battle, nor do the wise always have the foo food, nor do the intelligent always have the riches, nor do those with now ledge always have success, BECAUSE TIME AND UNEXPECTED EVENTS OVERTAKE THEM ALL." Ecclesiastes 9: 11. The family has my deepest sympathy for such a tragic unexpected loss.
CARL CLARK
June 23, 2015
My condolences to the family of Darryl Hamilton. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May your knowing that God is always near when your heart is broken, bring you comfort and help you during this difficult time.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
June 23, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
June 23, 2015
So very said for your loss. My condolences to family and frends.
T. Davis. Nashville, TN
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