Richard E. Hamilton, 66, of Kountze, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015. He was born on November 7, 1948, to Christine Fry Hamilton and Kenneth E. Hamilton, in Beaumont. Richard was a United States Marine Corps veteran having serviced in Vietnam.

Survivors include his son, Ryan Hamilton of Beaumont; brothers, Kenneth Hamilton and his wife, Sandra, of Orange; Harold Hamilton and his wife, Jenny, of Lumberton; Roger Hamilton and his wife, Ronnie, of Beaumont; and David Hamilton and his wife, Susie, of Beaumont; sister, Kathy Williams and her husband, Bob, of Beaumont; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Patricia Jo.

A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2015, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A family graveside service will be held at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont.