Robert Hamilton

Robert Thomas Hamilton, 58, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, September 7, 1950, to the late Beverly Mae Deslandes Hamilton and Roscelle Clark, who survives in Bellefontaine.

Also surviving are his 2 sons, Robert Hamilton II of Columbus and Koree Thompson of Paintsville, Kentucky; a daughter, Jayla Hamilton of Sidney, Ohio; his biological father, Paul Hamilton, 3 brothers, Roscelle (Pam) Clark II of Bellefontaine, Roderick A. Clark of Long Beach, California, and Wayne H. S. Hamilton of Columbus; 6 sisters, Karen (Kirk) Lewis of Bellefontaine, Kim (Sidney) Slaughter of Lewis Center, Ohio, Karla Clark of Bellefontaine, Barbara Lee Fraire of Denver, Colorado, Flordina Bryant and Pureina Guerra both of Columbus; 4 grandchildren, Bobby D. Henderson, William J. Simms II and Isaiah & Mya Thompson; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces & nephews.

A professional painter for more than 40 years, he was a member of the Moose Lodge and the 151 Club, both in Bellefontaine. He enjoyed bowling and softball. He attended Bellefontaine City Schools.

Calling hours are from 5 to 8 P. M. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine. Pastor Robin Ricks will conduct the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Christ Our King Church in Bellefontaine. Burial will follow in the Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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