Carlos Paul Hamilton, 84, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his residence.
He was born in Vanlear, Kentucky on February 25, 1928, son of the late James Porter and Della Centers Hamilton. He retired as an auto worker for General Motors and also a watchmaker. He was of the Baptist faith and a World War II Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Mitchell Hamilton, whom he married on October 27, 1949, three sons, Dale Allen & (Blanche) Hamilton of Cincinnati, OH, Gregory Paul Hamilton of Science Hill and Jeffrey Lynn & (Sharilyn) Hamilton of Cincinnati, OH, one daughter, Paulette White of Cincinnati, OH, three brothers, Alex "Eddie" & (Joan) Hamilton of Waynesburg, Herman & (Willena) Hamilton of Somerset and Kenneth & (Fonda) Hamilton of Waynesburg, two sisters, Sara "Bonnie" Buckner of Bronston and Carol Sue Hamilton of Somerset, eleven grandchildren, David, Paul, Josh, Matthew, Jacob, Andrew, Luke, Chad, Jennifer, Christina and Shannon and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Wiley Hamilton and Roy Lee Hamilton.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Herman Hamilton officiating.
Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post #38.
Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.