James Hamilton, 91, of Greenville passed away June 20, 2013 at Hunt Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Shaddox officiating. Military graveside will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
Born August 16, 1921 in Hunt County, James was the son of James T. and Magdelina Gale (Tresch) Hamilton. On March 31, 1945, in Caddo Mills, he married Mary Frances Weatherly. James served in the United States Army 101st Air Borne as Staff Sergeant.
He served in the Battle of the Bulge and earned two Purple Hearts. He was a retired metal worker at Howmet Aluminum. He was a member of Salem-Kinser United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge –Scottish Rite.
His survivors include his son, Jimmy P Hamilton and wife, Marcia of Greenville; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife and daughter, Carolyn Reeves both in 2010; and nine brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Dan Ehrhart, Mike Hamilton, John Priest, James Slaughter, Scott Hicks, and Lance Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Graves, Clay Hamilton, Shawn Santana, William Lew, and Toby Reeves.
Memorials may be made to the Salem-Kinser United Methodist, 1315 Rees St., Greenville, TX 75401 or Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital.
