Edwin Harvey Hamilton III

Edwin Harvey Hamilton III obituary, Fort Myers, FL

Edwin Harvey Hamilton III

Edwin Hamilton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hickson Funeral Home, Inc. on May 29, 2025.

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Edwin Harvey Hamilton III, affectionately known as Papa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 28, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1986, to Edwin (Harvey) Hamilton Jr. and Georgia Lue Kearse, (deceased) in Fort Myers, Florida. Papa attended school in Lee County, Florida, graduating in the class of 2004 from Fort Myers High School.
Edwin (Papa) had a heart of gold and loved his family. Edwin (Papa) was a loving and caring son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin to his family. His greeting to his many cousins was always, "What's up Cuz?" He was truly a gentle giant, but don't mess with his family. He thought of himself as the protector of the family. His kind heart and loving spirit has left everlasting memories in our hearts that will forever live on.
Edwin (Papa) was preceded in death by his mother Georgia Lue Kearse; Maternal grandfather, George Kearse; Maternal grandmother, Ida Mae Kearse; Paternal grandfather, Dr. Edwin Harvey Hamilton Sr.; Paternal grandmother, Thelma (Mamie) J. Hamilton; Uncles, George (Iceman) Kearse and Eddie Salters; Aunts, Judith R. Hamilton and Mae Ella Felipa.
Edwin (Papa) leaves to cherish his memory: Father, Edwin (Harvey) Hamilton Jr.; His devoted brother, Tarrik Fuller Sr. (Simone); Nieces, Ta'Riahya and Tania; Nephews, Tarrik Jr., Jaiden and Tyler; Aunts, Cecelia Watson, Gloria Brown (Henry), Karen Watson, Terolyn Watson, Ida R. Kearse, George Ann Kearse, Kimberly Watson and Rosalyn Leaphart; Uncles Grant Nixon Sr. and Eric Watson. Special Aunts, Stacy Howard and Kyle Grattic and a host of loving aunts, uncles and especially his cousins who loved him dearly.

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