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Alphonso Hamilton Obituary
Staunton - On Monday, October 19, 2020, Pastor Alphonso Hamilton, 91, departed this life, after a brief stay in Augusta Health Hospital.
Al Hamilton was born on, June 26, 1929 in Shamrock, Florida to the late Jake and Lula Mae (Hunt) Hamilton and later relocated to Grantsboro, North Carolina.
At a very early age he received Christ at Shamrock Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Hamilton graduated from Pamlico County High school of Bayboro, North Carolina in 1948 and served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. He attended Shaw University of Raleigh, North Carolina and received a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry and General Science. Mr. Hamilton earned a Master of Science in Education from Madison College in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He married the beautiful Ms. Catherine "Kitty" Garrison and from this union three sons were born.
Mr. Hamilton taught high school Biology, Chemistry and General Science. He served as the head coach of the basketball team for Booker T. Washington and Robert E. Lee High Schools for 11 years, with a record of eight district championships and two state championships. Mr. Hamilton was promoted to an administrator until his retirement in 1989, with 34 impactful years as an educator.
For over 26 years, he served as the assistant pastor of First Church of God in Christ, later being installed as pastor in 2014. His dedication and unwavering strength produced numerous accolades and awards which include being inducted into the Booker T. Washington High School/Staunton High School Basketball Hall of Fame; The honorably renaming of the Booker T. Gymnasium to the Alphonso Hamilton Gymnasium; Featured in Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans Award Series; being inducted into the Virginia Interscholastic Association Heritage Association Hall of Fame.
He leaves his legacy and rich heritage to his wife, Evangelist Catherine G. Hamilton; sons, Carlton L. Hamilton, Maurice A. Hamilton (Sandra), Anthony E. Hamilton (Cassandra); grandchildren, Kenya, Latisha (Richard), Monica (Derrick), Carlton J., Troy (Tina), Martin, Dominique, Stephen (Bryanna), Joel, Hope; great-grandchildren, Monét and Morgan; cousin, Robert; Godson, James Robinson, longtime friend and colleague, Ernest Holley and a host of nieces, nephews, mentees, colleagues, students and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2000 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, Virginia 24401. Family visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to First Church of God in Christ, P.O. Box 2533, Staunton, Virginia 24402-2533.
Out of an abundance of caution all Cov-19 protocols will be followed.
Relatives and friends may share condolences with the family online by visiting www.mccutcheonandjonesfh.com Professional services provided by McCutcheon & Jones Funeral Home (540) 943-6938/(540)886-2601.
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monét
June 26, 2023
happy birthday grand daddy
Monét Hamilton
February 6, 2022
Monét Hamilton
February 6, 2022
Monét Hamilton
February 6, 2022
Monét Hamilton
February 6, 2022
Monét Hamilton
February 6, 2022
Hiiiiii granddaddy, i miss you sooooo much... i got to visit your grave site today and it looked so nice :)
Angela L Vann
August 11, 2021
Mr. Al & Ms. Kitty: two of the kindest people a person would ever want to meet! Sir, your contributions to the world at large are so appreciated! Grace, and peace!
Monica Walters
June 16, 2021
I miss you sooooo much love you grandad
Monica Walters (Hamilton)
April 21, 2021
Miss you so much grandad!
Love you,
Monica
J.S.
February 4, 2021
May God comfort and console you during this sad time. Please accept my sincere condolences, I am so sorry for your loss.
Thelma Newman
November 7, 2020
Mr. Hamilton, a very gentle gentleman,I was at BTW when Mr Hamilton arrived way back. Have known him many years. He was absolutely a very Christian Man. No questions about his belief in God! He was very willing to talk about his love for the Lord. Now it is time for him to rest in the Arms of God the Father. Mr. Hamilton earned the right for Peace and Comfort! So many blessings and prayers for the Family.
November 6, 2020
Prayers of comfort and strength for the family.
Langston II
(for Langston, Sr. - His Mentee)
Moore Christine
October 28, 2020
To: The family, you are in our thoughts and prayers
From: The family of the late Artis Lee Moore Sr: Grantsboro North Carolina
Arlene Coleman & Family
October 27, 2020
To Mrs. Hamilton and Family, Our deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family in the passing of your beloved Pastor Hamilton. It was truly an honor to have been graced with his presence, wisdom, inspiration, love, kindness and care which he shared unconditionally. Mr. Hamilton's genuine love for God and his family was evident throughout his life. It gave me great joy to always see his love for Mrs. Hamilton and his family in action every time I was in their company. Thank you Mrs. Hamilton for allowing me to be a part of your loving family. Be comforted, strengthened and encouraged by the words of the Apostle Paul found in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. I love you dearly.
Teresa Brown
October 27, 2020
So sorry for the pain that is experience in the lost of your love one. Needless to say I know you know God will be with you all the way!
Geary Smith
October 27, 2020
Sorry for your lost. Please know how much he influenced so many. He will be truly missed.
Dale & Joan Perry
October 27, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Pastor Hamilton is a kind and gentle giant of our shared faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing his life and legacy.
Patricia Stuart
October 27, 2020
Mr. Hamilton was always kind, helpful, caring and concerned. He was everyone's "go to administrator" when I attended Lee High School 1968-1971. He knew every student's name, greeting all with a smile and encouraging word. He will be missed greatly by his past students and numerous friends. Fly high Mr. Hamilton!
Class of 1971
david updike jr
October 27, 2020
Thank you so much for your friendship through the years, you will forever be remembered. Lots of love to all the family
jose gomez
October 27, 2020
Rest in peace Pastor Hamilton knowing that you had such a positive influence on so many students, parents, faculty and in the greater Staunton community....you made a difference in our lives and you will be forever remembered as a person of great passion, humility, and grace.....a guiding light for us all!
Jalane Reed
October 26, 2020
My condolences and prayers are with the Hamilton family. I knew Mr. Hamilton when he was the assistant principal at R.E. Lee High School. I remember him as being kind, firm, and fair. During the past several months, I looked forward to his Sunday teachings on the C.O.G.I.C. facebook pages. His messages brought me a feeling of peace in these troubled times. He will be greatly missed, but what a wonderful legacy he leaves!
Carolyn Kinzie/Carpenter
October 26, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Hamilton and all the children and family of Al Hamilton. Al was a very caring and concerned community leader and will be greatly missed. I have many positive memories as a teacher working with him as an administrator at Lee High School. He and his wife Kitty were a delightful couple to know.
Joan Swift
October 26, 2020
Peace and love be with you in the days ahead. Al was a wonderful person, always kind and cheerful and full of joy. His music was a gift to us all. My thoughts are with you.
Maxine Baskfield-Spears
October 26, 2020
Pastor and Evangelist Hamilton were very welcoming and supportive when my husband, the late Rev. John T. Spears, Sr. arrived in Staunton. They were the epitome of Servant Leaders. The community has benefited greatly from their dedication and gifts. My prayers go out to the family of this man who was truly anointed and appointed.
Ann Scott
October 26, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Hamilton and family. He was as special person to a whole lot his students. He will be missed.
Walt Sherwin
October 26, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hamilton family. We are all better people from knowing Mr. Al Hamilton. I was fortunate to meet and work with Al at Lee H.S., as Head Football Coach and Math instructor.
Al was a great mentor to all teachers / students and a great community leader ! God blessed all who knew you / you made us all better people!
May May Brown-Davis
October 26, 2020
The Hamilton family has My Family (The Brown Family) CONDOLENCES!
Pastor Hamilton will be greatly missed!
He was like a FATHER to a lot of us! Keep Your heads to the sky N Keep on KEEPIN on!
R.I.P. Pastor Hamilton
May May Brown N Family
Carol Ergenbright
October 25, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to Mrs. Hamilton and family. He was a very special man and will be missed by many. God Bless. Love to all. Ray and Carol Ergenbright
Smoogie Bell
October 25, 2020
I send my condolences and love to Mrs. Catherine Hamilton and her family. And if I could, I would say to Mr. A. Hamilton; "the kind yet stern guidance that you administered during my high school years, still surfaces within me right today. Thank you for always taking the time to show that you cared." I love you and I will miss you very much Mr. A. Hamilton.
Chris Barnes
October 25, 2020
Mr. Hamilton, "Ace" as you came to be called by me with reverence, respect, and with great affection...The positive impact you had on my life when I was a student under your tutelage while at R.E. Lee will be forever for as long as I live. The world is a little darker now that the incredible lifeforce that was you are no longer with us here because you made the world a better place, but your light will forever shine and the legacy you've left behind will be revered and remembered for all eternity. RIP Ace, you'll be missed.
Sue Shiflet
October 25, 2020
Rick and I send out our love and sympathy to Kitty and the family ❤ You are in our prayers. Such an amazing man- he will be missed.
Dennis Cannon
October 24, 2020
To Aunt Kitty and family, You are in my prayers, today, tomorrow, and forever. I love you all. We are a family of God.
Darlene Brooks
October 24, 2020
Sending condolences to the family of Pastor Hamilton. You were loved by all. Rest In Peace
Sarah Crenshaw
October 24, 2020
To The Hamilton Family, Your husband and Father was such a warm spiritual person. He will be greatly missed but you know our God doesn't make mistakes and one day you will all see him again with his smile as he stands at Heaven's gate to see you again. He is at peace and with our Lord and Savior. God is your greatest strength and will continue to comfort you.
Charles and Catherine (Kitty)) Nicholas
October 24, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Kitty and I send our deepest condolences.Elder and Evangelist Hamilton will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Regina Taylor
October 24, 2020
Mrs. Hamilton, your Prince is where he need to be waiting on you ALWAYS smiling BRIGHT.. I sure will miss his Smile when he would greet me as I come over to hang out with you.. I know it made him happy that I spent the time with you to make you happy in selecting and picking out what SPECIAL JEWELRY you wanted me to make for you because he knew how much JOY it brought to you and me.. So with that said, I will ALWAYS TREASURE the presence of Happiness and Joy in your home when I was there.. Love, Regina
Toni Roby
October 24, 2020
What a true treasure and gift from God. May the family be comforted with these thoughts during this sad time. He was a great mentor and friend. Toni Roby
Kenneth and Glenna Whitlock
October 24, 2020
Our condolences and blessings to Mrs Hamilton and family. They were a second parent inspiration to me from childhood. Our love and prayers are with you.
Donna Gum
October 24, 2020
Love, peace, prayers, and blessings to the family! I always enjoyed seeing Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton out in their matching outfits whether it be in the bank or out shopping. He will be missed by his family, colleagues, the Staunton community and those he had an influence on through the years. R. E. Lee Class of 1975
john Desmond
October 24, 2020
My heart aches with you, Ms Kitty and Family. Mr. Hamilton was such a multifaceted person, with all facets pointing to serving God, in any way he could. I admired him so much for the guidance that he shared with me over the many years I knew him. You, too, Ms Kitty, as the two of you worked in tandem in your goodness to others. It was beautiful to see the two of you serving the Lord wherever you were. My husband, John, highly respected you both.
May God give you his blessed Peace in these sad days. We do know we will see him again when God calls us Home. That is comforting!
I offer the Family my love and prayers,
Vicki Jarvis Desmond
Larry F Smith
October 24, 2020
Love and Blessing to the family. Mr. Hamilton was a wonderful man and a man I considered a friend, teacher, coach, mentor and many other words. He was a force for good in our community and will be missed, but not forgotten. Well done. R.I.P.
Larry F Smith
Charna Maupin
October 24, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Hamilton family. Mr. Hamilton was like a father some of us always wanted. He will be deeply missed.
Penny Rolon
October 23, 2020
We are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Hamilton. Our prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Mr. Hamilton will be sadly missed.
Sincerely,
Danny Hevener & Penny Rolon
Debra Randle
October 23, 2020
Very loving couple. Condolences to you and your family love you,bless you always
Stephen Nuckoles
October 23, 2020
He was a good man that made you laugh when you were having a bad day he will be missed very much
Debbi Messick
October 23, 2020
Praying the Holy Spirit will comfort the family. God has called his faithful servant home.
Cindy Stinespring Knapp
October 23, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. May your special memories bring you comfort. 1975 Grad Robert E Lee High School
George Taylor
October 23, 2020
I am sorry to hear of Elder Hamilton's passing. He was a wonderful person who always had a nice smile and words of encouragement whenever we met. My prayers goes out to the family that God will help you to go through during this difficult time. He is with the Lord now and his work on earth is done. We will miss him but will always remember the kind and caring person he was to so many.
Sam Painter
October 23, 2020
Coach Hamilton transferred to Lee upon the closing of Booker T. Washington High School in 65-66. Also transferring were several superb basketball players. Lee High already had a good team, and had had some excellent teams in the past, but the manner in which these transfers from Booker T were able to bond with the players who were already there — due no doubt to the leadership and coaching of head coach Milnes Austin and his new assistant, former Booker T head coach Alphonso Hamilton — made an already good team into a great team. In 66-67, Lee won its first State Basketball Championship. Winning or at least competing for the State Championship would become traditional for Lee in later years, but Coach Hamilton certainly had an important role in getting this tradition started. It occurs to me that what these players and coaches accomplished was the high school basketball equivalent of the football movie “Remember the Titans”.
Paulette Furr
October 23, 2020
I was blessed to have met Mr. Hamilton when he would substitute at Valley Vo. Tech. Center..as he would say, I never know where I am going to be...well he substituted in the Cosmetology Dept....what a delight he was to the students and myself....from that time forward I would encounter him in the community and there would always be a lively discussion followed by a lot of good laughs. You were a blessing and will be missed Mr. Hamilton...I extend my sympathy to the family for their loss.
Curtis Poe
October 23, 2020
Mr. Hamilton was a well respected and loved gentleman. He always had a kind word for his students . My condolences to the family.
Warner Howard
October 23, 2020
Thanks for a life of teaching, caring and loving coach.
Rich & Debbie McDonough
October 23, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the Hamilton family! Pastor Hamilton was known to us as our Vice Principle in High School and the father of a dear friend. As the years passed we did not see each other very often but when we did, we shared good memories and he always had a kind word. He will be missed!
Laura McCauley
October 23, 2020
To My Pastor: You have ran the race and you have finished your course and you are receiving your reward. With mixed emotions I am writing this we will truly miss you at First Church but we are so delighted that you may now rest and get the reward you so deserve. It was a long race but you never deviated from your course. The last words you said to me were - if nothing else you are keeping me, Brittany and the rest of the family in your daily prayers. Thank you so much for your love, and guidance you will be truly missed by me, Brittany and the McCauley Family with Love take your rest.
A. Jeffrey LaValley
October 23, 2020
My condolences and prayers to the family during this transitional season.
Warren Venable
October 22, 2020
RIP COACH!! JOB WELL DONE!!
Our sincere condolences to the family!!
Dorothy Scott
October 22, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family,
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