Larry Charles Hamilton

Larry C. Hamilton Sr., 74, of Eastover, South Carolina passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was born on August 27, 1941 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Charles and Myrtle (Elwell) Hamilton. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran with 23 years of faithful and honorable service. Most recently Larry was employed in the transportation field as a truck driver. Strong in his Christian faith, he attended the East Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church. When he was not working, Larry enjoyed working with his hands. He was an accomplished woodworker and an expert in leather crafting. Larry loved to be with his family. He loved the times that they could all be together, especially his grandchildren. Larry loved them dearly and they were his world. Larry is survived by his sons, James Hamilton (Elizabeth) of Newport News VA, Larry Hamilton Jr., of Atlanta GA, Jeffery Hamilton (Nancy) of Blythewood SC, daughters, Signe Dixon of Hephzibah GA, Dorothy Hill (David) of Atlanta GA; grandchildren, John Hamilton of Sumter SC, Kristin Hamilton of Blythewood SC, Christopher Franks of Millersville MD, Jennifer Craddock of Orlando FL, Lowell Dixon (Korina) of Jacksonville FL, Zachary Hamilton of Blythewood SC, Damon Walter of Eastover SC, Nikki Hamilton of Sumter SC, Danny Hamilton of Sumter SC, Rane Hill of Atlanta GA, Noah Hill of Atlanta GA, Victoria Hill of Atlanta GA and Caleb Hamilton-Glover of Sumter SC. Larry also leaves behind five great-grandchildren, John Hamilton Jr., Calvin Franks, Malachi Dixon, Logan Craddock, Gwen Franks and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He additionally leaves behind his brothers, Bill Hamilton, Lester Hamilton, Tom Hamilton, Rex Hamilton; and a sister, Elizabeth Rodgers. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Wanda Gay Hamilton, The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park on Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 6 PM until 8 PM. Funeral services will be held at East Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1213 Hazelwood Road, Columbia SC, 29209 on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11 AM with the Reverend Robert Ward officiating. Interment will be at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229 following the service with full military honors to be rendered.