Michael Lewis Hamilton

Michael Lewis Hamilton was born in Danville, Virginia on August 18, 1947 to Callie Lewis and Harry Hamilton. He passed away on March 9, 2025 and is survived by his devoted wife Sue Hamilton, loving daughters Lacie Hamilton and Robin Moran, grandchildren Austin Mahone, Logan and Rylie Moran, brother Wade Hamilton, cousin Willie Hamilton, various nieces, nephews, cousins, and his faithful dog Maxx.
Shortly after his birth, his family relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida where Michael grew up. It was in Florida that he learned to scuba dive, spearfish and become a great angler. After high school, he joined the Marine Corp and fought in the Vietnam War earning a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and received the Cross of Gallantry when he took over a platoon under fire after the platoon leader was killed. Upon his honorable discharge and return to the US, he continued to have a life full of adventure – he became a firefighter, police officer with the Detroit Police Department, a homebuilder, handgun marksman, and a rancher who raised quarter horses (just to name a few), all before the age of 40. After that, he settled into a life of entrepreneurship, building a successful career and expertise in commercial roofing, serving the largest school districts in the greater Houston area and beyond. He and his business, MHI Roof Consultants, won numerous awards and honors over the years, and was sought out to provide services to FEMA in the wake of natural disasters.
He continued to have a storied life, spending his leisure time fishing with friends in The World's Richest Tarpon Tournaments, hunting trophy deer in Texas and wild game all the way in Africa as recently as last summer. He continued his love of skiing, traveling to Colorado frequently over the years. Florida also continued to hold a special place in his heart, sometimes splitting his time between Tampa Bay area and Houston, keeping close to his childhood friends along the way. Eventually, he settled back in Texas completely, and built his retirement "ranch" in Nacogdoches, Texas. This was his final building project and he loved spending all the time he could deep in the piney woods with Sue and Maxx, undoubtedly reminiscing on his robust and colorful life.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent to Tunnel To Towers t2t.org, The 100 Club or charity of your choice.