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HAMILTON, 81
United Methodist
Minister
LAKELAND - Dr. Charles P. Hamilton, age 81, of Lakeland, passed away from a stroke December 12, 2007 after a long illness.
He was born in Chattooga County, GA to the late Joseph and Drucilla Hamilton. During his 45 years as a United Methodist minister, he served churches in Eaton Park, Cork, and south of Atlanta while at Florida Southern College and Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and after college, in LaBelle, Immokalee, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Sarasota, Pompano Beach and St. Petersburg. Church members knew him as a friend, as well as a pastor. His sermons were full of stories that helped you to remember the message long after you heard it.
Survivors are his loving wife, Nancy Hamilton of Lakeland; children, Mary and Steve Williams of Cumming, GA, Becky and Mike Vickers of Tallahassee, FL, and Polly and Joel Beebe of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Jennifer Hilmer, Ashley Hilmer, and Brandon Beebe; sisters, JoAnn English of South Carolina and Linda Keziah of North Carolina; brother, Bobby Hamilton of North Carolina; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. He will be greatly missed.
Services will be held at 10 30 AM on Monday, December 17 at College Heights United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to College Heights United Methodist Church, Lakeland, FL, or the "Charles and Nancy Hamilton Scholarship Fund," at Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland, Fl. 33801.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Hamilton
Pat Maier
December 16, 2007
Dr. Charlie was almost like a father to me and my daughters, Joye and Kym. I have so many special memeories from over the years. Thanks for all you did for my family. You will never know how much you helped us during some difficult times.
Lisa Shepherd
December 14, 2007
Uncle Charles will be GREATLY MISSED. I will miss alll the stories he told about his childhood & comparing notes w/dad & Aunt Linda.
Bob & Nancy Hamilton
December 14, 2007
I would like to send my condolences to Nancy and the girls for going through such a hard time with this. We will all miss Charles at the farm.
David & Lisa Shepherd
December 14, 2007
I'm going to miss all the stories of his childhood times & the laughter he brought to everyone at the farm. I hope everyone is doing well & I hope to see you next year at the farm. I Love You ALL.
Elma Loy Webb
December 14, 2007
Nancy and family,
It saddens me to read of Charles death. Cork Methodist Church was one of his first pastorates and I was a member of his congregation. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Loy Family
Plant City, FL
Marilee McNeely
December 14, 2007
Mary,
I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and your family and have you in my prayers. It is hard to lose a parent, especially during this Season. Steve and I just talked about your Dad now being in Heaven to help Jesus celebrate His birthday!
I'll be talking to you when you get back home.
Mary Williams
December 14, 2007
Daddy - We'll miss you! I bet you're already asking Jesus all those theological questions that you couldn't answer during your ministry!
Steve Williams
December 14, 2007
Goodbye, "Daddy Charlie".
I couldn't've asked for a better father-in-law and I promise to always take care of your little girl.
I love you and someday hope to be with you in His house.
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