HAMILTON, GEORGE L. - Hutchinson County, Texas | GEORGE L. HAMILTON - Texas Gravestone Photos

George L. HAMILTON

Westlawn Memorial Park (Westlawn) Cemetery
Hutchinson County,
Texas

George L.
1937-2015

Please see military marker

Cherry K.
1940-1995

Please see closeup view

Photo/information, courtesy of Edith Guynes Stanley

*Obituary for George
George La Don Hamilton: 1937-2015

George La Don Hamilton, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday, April 18, 2015 at First Southern Baptist Church of Fritch. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. His memory may be honored with a gift to a charity of choice.

George was born April 6, 1937 in Rifle, Colorado to Charlie and Verda Hamilton. He proudly served in the United States Navy. George was a very community minded person, he was instrumental in building the museum, amphitheater, senior citizens center and bringing YCC and YACC to the Fritch community. He also served his community by being a school board member and former mayor. George was co-owner and founder of the Eagle Press until it sold in 1995. He loved to pipeline but was forced to retire at the age of 75. George received a wonderful gift on February 21, 2011 when he was lucky enough to marry his dear friend, Fern Sheets.

He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Cherry Hamilton; and son, Scott “Chip” Hamilton.

Survivors include his wife, Fern of the home; sons, Bruce Hamilton and wife Melynne of Coweta, Oklahoma; Brian Hamilton and wife Nicky of Amarillo; daughter, Trisha Hamilton of Borger; step-daughters, Leslie Reeves and husband Bobby of Deer Park, Texas, Jamie Carter and husband David of Dalhart, Laurie Forks and husband Ronnie of Montgomery, Alabama; sister, Ferne Anders and husband, Troy of Amarillo; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of extended family.

(Published in Amarillo Globe-News, April 17, 2015)

*Obituary for Cherry
FRITCH - Cherry Kay Hamilton, 54, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1995 in her home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Southern Baptist Church in Fritch with the Rev. Kelly Smith, pastor First Baptist Church, Carter, Okla., officiating.

Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Borger by Minton-Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch.

A native of Gorman, she had been a Fritch resident since 1950. She was owner and editor of the Eagle Press in Fritch. She was a member of Lake Meredith Baptist Church, a mission of First Southern Baptist Church in Fritch.

Mrs. Hamilton was a Panhandle Press Association Director, worked with HOPE for several years, and was a member of the Fritch Chamber of Commerce.

She married George Hamilton on Sept. 4, 1959 in Fritch.

Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Bruce Hamilton of Phoenix, Ariz.; Brian Hamilton of Fritch; and Chip Hamilton of Garland; a daughter, Tish Hamilton of Fritch; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Kay of Fritch; a brother, Gary Dean Kay of Austin; and four grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 322 S. McGee, Borger, 79007.

(Published in Borger News Herald, February 8, 1995)
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Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Cherry Lavon Kay
Date of Birth: 23 Dec 1940
Gender: Female
Birth County: Eastland
Mother's name: Barbara Fulfer
Roll number: 1940_0005

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Submitted: 2/3/21 • Approved: 2/3/21 • Last Updated: 2/6/21 • R385923-G385923-S3

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