Larry Thomas Hamilton
Larry Thomas Hamilton
Obituary
Guest Book
About
Upcoming Events
Aug
14
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Doan and Mills Funeral Home
790 National Road West, Richmond, IN 47374
Send FlowersAug
14
Aug
14
Services provided by
Doan & Mills Funeral HomeOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.
Larry Hamilton Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Born August 29, 1937, in Connersville, Indiana, to John T. and Edna P. Anderson Hamilton, Larry was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and served in the United States Army National Guard of Indiana. Larry retired after 39 years working at Richmond Community Schools as a maintenance coordinator. He was a member of American Legion Harry Ray Post #65. Larry enjoyed woodworking-especially turning bowls, fishing, traveling, driving on country roads, playing gin rummy with the grandkids, and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Kay E. Kidwell Hamilton, to whom he was married on January 1, 1957; children, Connie Kay (Barry) Brown, Diana Sparks, and John (Felicia) Hamilton; grandchildren, Joshua, Cody (Mandy), Justin (Ashley), Amber (Nacio), Heather (Gil), Chrissy, Kasey (Rusty); great-grandchildren, Taylor, David, Jaron, Kayleigh, Gabriel, Brennan, Rhett, Madyson, Mayci, Quinn, Stetson, Eli, Carter, Tristan, Brianna, Ryot, Rowan, and Chance; great-great-granddaughter, Nova Kay; and special friends who are like family, Matt "Hawg" (Nikki) Hall and family and Dylan Durham.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Grover Sparks.
Visitation for Larry Thomas Hamilton will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with special friend, Johnny "Pott" Sansbury officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, with military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, c/o Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Mary Kay Kidwell
August 9, 2025
Kay and family, so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Kay and famiy
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
790 National Road West, Richmond, IN 47374
Make a Donation
in Larry Hamilton's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
People and places connected with Larry
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Larry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Larry Hamilton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Aug
14
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Doan and Mills Funeral Home
790 National Road West, Richmond, IN 47374
Send FlowersAug
14
Aug
14
Services provided by
Doan & Mills Funeral HomeOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.