Christopher Lee Hamilton

Christopher Lee Hamilton obituary, Saranac, MI

Christopher Lee Hamilton

Christopher Hamilton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Ionia on Mar. 7, 2025.

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Christopher Lee Hamilton, age 49, of Ionia, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1976, in Ionia, the son of Richard and Rosemary (Dowdell) Hamilton.
Christopher enjoyed arm wrestling, playing pool and fishing. He will always be remembered for his goofy personality and picking on his loved ones. Christopher loved spending time with his grandchildren and going out for breakfast. He spent many years working as a truck driver and loved his work.
He is survived by his children, Khila Hamilton (Dylan Julson) of Hastings, Brian Hamilton (Savannah Walser) of Charlotte and Justin Lee of Ionia; mother, Rosemarie; grandchildren, Lylah Lee, Case Julson and Reese Julson; siblings, Richard Hamilton of Hastings, Nakia (Erin) Hamilton of Belding, Debbie (Jeff) Sharpe of Stanton, Margaret (Keith) Vanderpoleg of Wayland, Lori Hamilton of Stanton and many nieces and nephews.
Christopher was preceded in death by his father, Richard Hamilton.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Visitation will take place 2 hours prior to the service, (12PM-2PM). Memorial Contributions may be made to his family. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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Larry

March 11, 2025

Chris was a great guy friend and co worker made time fly with his joke's he will be missed by all who knew him rip buddy

DANIELLE J Mockerman-Pray

March 7, 2025

I work at 1 of his many drop offs and pick up spots I seen Chris almost daily I'm gonna miss his goofy positive personality, our little talks while I'm unloading his truck, I remember when his granddaughter was born he was telling everyone he was so proud, even facetime her so we (the shop people) could meet her. His nickname at our shop we gave him was "sugar bear" we thought it described him well, never forgotten my friend fly high

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