Obituary for Larry Delma Hamilton
Larry’s Obituary
Larry Delma Hamilton was born on August 6, 1957 to the late Raymond and Gussie Mae Hamilton. On Friday, August 18, 2023 at Haven Hospice in Palatka, Florida, Larry peacefully accepted the perfect will of God.
He began his education at Oak Grove Elementary School in Johnson Crossroads and later graduated in 1975 at Interlachen High School in Interlachen, FL. He was known for always helping others. Prior to his sickness, Larry always took care of his mother and took great pride in taking care of her and her plants and flowers. Larry loved his family and close friends. He will truly be missed by many.
Larry accepted Christ at an early age and was a very active member of Trinity United Missionary Baptist Church. He served as Superintendent of the Sunday School Ministry, member of the Usher Board Ministry, member of the Youth/Young Adult Choir, and member of the Sound Group Ministry. In addition to Trinity, Larry also sang in the Second Bethlehem Baptist Association Choir and would always bring his mother to district events.
He was employed at the University of Florida for 40 years and was the Supervisor over custodial services. He later retired in 2015. He continued to work for Campus Credit Union for many years until his mom took ill and he cared for her full-time.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Gussie Mae Hamilton, sister, Constance Jacobs, one aunt, Gracie Mae Swain Herring, and three uncles, James Swain, Burdell Strickland, and Amos Strickland.
Larry leaves to cherish his precious memories: Brother: Ransom Devoe Hamilton, Johnson, FL
Nieces: Marlana Hamilton, Gainesville, FL; Christie Hamilton-Walton (Marvin), Largo, FL; Brandi Hamilton, Largo, FL; Devan Hamilton, Largo, FL; Corita Scott, Alachua, FL; and Charmika James, Alachua, FL.
Nephews: Maurice Hamilton, Johnson, FL; Hankinson Hubert, Lima, OH
Many great nieces and nephews. One great-great nephew
Aunt: Thelma Strickland, Ocala, FL
As Sisters: Ruby Fisher, Johnson, FL; Cheryl (Tanka) Weston, Johnson, FL
God Brother and God Sister: Erskin White, Johnson, FL; Tyann Monroe Haile, Johnson, FL
Special Friends: Targie Rhim, Johnson, FL and Gail Thomas, Johnson, FL
Many other sorrowing family and friends
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
25
Aug
3:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Hawthorne
21400 SE Hawthorne Road
Hawthorne, FL 32640
No Viewing of the Body
Graveside
Saturday
26
Aug
10:00 AM
Gilgal Cemetery
111 Gilgal Road
Hawthorne , FL 32640
No Viewing of the Body
Cemetery Details
Location
Gilgal Cemetery
111 Gilgal Road
Hawthorne , FL 32640
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