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Larry Hamilton Obituary
Born January 24, 1947 in West Augusta, he was a son of the late Rufus Sanford and Bertie Aline (Johnson) Hamilton.
He was a 1966 graduate of Buffalo Gap High School and a member of West Augusta United Methodist Church. Larry was employed by VDOT for 35 years: he worked with the landscape crew for 24 of those years, and retired as maintenance supervisor. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and gardener. Larry also was a dedicated caretaker for West Augusta Cemetery for several decades.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Barbara Zimmerman; and two brothers, B. Wayne and Ernest C. Hamilton. Surviving are his beloved wife, Ruby Mae (Losh) Hamilton, whom he married August 12, 1966; son Jeffrey L. Hamilton of West Augusta; daughter Wendy Hamilton (Shawn Abshire) of Churchville; brother Sanford J. Hamilton of West Augusta; sister Nancy A. Knick of Deerfield; grandchildren Jarrett Phillips (wife Felicia) and Gracie Phillips; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 10 in West Augusta Cemetery, officiated by Mr. Gary Armstrong.
Memorials may be directed to West Augusta Cemetery, 26 Deerfield Valley Rd., West Augusta, VA 24485.
Bear Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.bearfuneralhome.com.
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Feb
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West Augusta Cemetery
West Augusta Rd., West Augusta, VA 24485
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