Ralph H. Hamilton, 90, of Indian River County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2014.
He is survived by children, Druscilla Skinner, Paul Hamilton (Kathy), and Tommy Hamilton (Darlene); grandchildren, Shannon Skinner, Julie Kelly (Chad), Deanna Hamilton, Chad Hamilton, Kari Skinner and Brittany Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Steven, Cody, Grace, Rachel, Maci, Lea, Caroline, Suzanna, Meredith and Carson.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Edna Armstrong and siblings Perry Hamilton, Eugene Hamilton, and Eunice Walker.
He was born in Quay (Winter Beach), on Jan. 7, 1924, to Jesse James Perrill “J.J.P” Hamilton and Ruth E. Hinton and was a lifelong resident of Indian River County. He worked for Indian River Exchange Packers for more than 50 years, was an avid fisherman, gardener and storyteller.
A memorial service will be held by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, June 26 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michael Ashburn officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shining Light Garden Foundation or the VNA of the Treasure Coast. An online guest book may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.