Donald Leroy Hamilton

Donald Leroy Hamilton obituary, Massillon, OH

Donald Leroy Hamilton

Donald Hamilton Obituary

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Donald L. Hamilton, age 98 of Massillon, and formerly of Floridana Beach, Florida, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.
He was born July 11, 1926, in Fairfield County, Ohio, the son of the late Merrill and Mabel (Baer) Hamilton.
Donald retired from Republic Steel Corporation in 1983.
He enjoyed fishing.
Donald is survived by sons, John Michael (Janet) Hamilton, Donald (Carol) Hamilton, Greg (Diane) Hamilton; daughters, Frances (Philip) Lautenschlager and Deborah Asplin; brother, Charles "Steve" (Elizabeth) Hamilton; ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty Hamilton, wife Cornelia Hamilton, siblings, Pauline Whittington, Virginia Myers, Edward "Short" Hamilton; and an infant daughter.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place.
Graveside service is pending.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital Foundation.
Condolences to the family may be made here on our tribute page.
Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-833-3248.
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