1920
Robert
2008
Robert Ray Hamilton
November 6, 1920 — December 1, 2008
Robert Ray (Handsome Ham) Hamilton, 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008, in Gulfport.
Born in the Wade community, November 6, 1920, Bob Hamilton loved to tell how he lived his early childhood hunting and fishing deep inside the Pascagoula swamp and how he spent many a night camping with his friends and cousins 'floundering' on the islands and bayous. For years he was a constant fisherman on Bayou Bernard. When anyone inquired as to where the fish might be biting, they were directed to go down to where Bob Hamilton is anchored, get as close as you can to him, then load the boat.
Mr. Hamilton was a veteran of World War II, serving as a seaman in the U S NAVY in Miami, Florida, where he was discharged at the end of hostilities. From there he took his young family back to the Pascagoula, Mississippi, area and lived and worked for the Navy as a civilian, switching residence to Gulfport, Mississippi in 1959. He continued his employment at the Naval Construction Battalion Center at Gulfport, until his retirement in December, 1975.
Mr. Hamilton loved attending First Baptist Church in Gulfport and he always felt privileged to usher families and fellow worshipers. His face was always filled with a smile.
Mr. Robert R. Hamilton was preceded in death by his mother, Callie Goff Rushing of Pascagoula, Ms; his son, Robert Cooper Hamilton; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hamilton Embry; and an infant daughter, Angela Louise Hamilton. His wife of sixty-three years, Alice Elaine Flynt Hamilton, was the love of his life and illness took her to her heavenly home where she has been waiting for this reunion. In his own words lately, he has stated how he looks forward to seeing his sweet Alice.
Mr Robert R. Hamilton is survived by his son-in-law, Joel Embry Sr; a grandson, Thomas Joel Embry Jr; three granddaughters: Terri Embry Street, (Robert Street Jr.), Auburn Leigh Hamilton Hart, (Philip Hart), and Candice Alana Hamilton Bethea, (Robert Bethea). He had ten loving great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 1:30 PM at the First Baptist Church of Gulfport with visitation beginning at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com.
Born in the Wade community, November 6, 1920, Bob Hamilton loved to tell how he lived his early childhood hunting and fishing deep inside the Pascagoula swamp and how he spent many a night camping with his friends and cousins 'floundering' on the islands and bayous. For years he was a constant fisherman on Bayou Bernard. When anyone inquired as to where the fish might be biting, they were directed to go down to where Bob Hamilton is anchored, get as close as you can to him, then load the boat.
Mr. Hamilton was a veteran of World War II, serving as a seaman in the U S NAVY in Miami, Florida, where he was discharged at the end of hostilities. From there he took his young family back to the Pascagoula, Mississippi, area and lived and worked for the Navy as a civilian, switching residence to Gulfport, Mississippi in 1959. He continued his employment at the Naval Construction Battalion Center at Gulfport, until his retirement in December, 1975.
Mr. Hamilton loved attending First Baptist Church in Gulfport and he always felt privileged to usher families and fellow worshipers. His face was always filled with a smile.
Mr. Robert R. Hamilton was preceded in death by his mother, Callie Goff Rushing of Pascagoula, Ms; his son, Robert Cooper Hamilton; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hamilton Embry; and an infant daughter, Angela Louise Hamilton. His wife of sixty-three years, Alice Elaine Flynt Hamilton, was the love of his life and illness took her to her heavenly home where she has been waiting for this reunion. In his own words lately, he has stated how he looks forward to seeing his sweet Alice.
Mr Robert R. Hamilton is survived by his son-in-law, Joel Embry Sr; a grandson, Thomas Joel Embry Jr; three granddaughters: Terri Embry Street, (Robert Street Jr.), Auburn Leigh Hamilton Hart, (Philip Hart), and Candice Alana Hamilton Bethea, (Robert Bethea). He had ten loving great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 1:30 PM at the First Baptist Church of Gulfport with visitation beginning at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com.
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