H.L. Hamilton, 86, of Beaumont, died Monday, April 06, 2015, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on November 28, 1928, to Lillian Herrin Hamilton and Harry Luther Hamilton, Sr., in Gonzales, Texas. H.L. was a homebuilder and the CEO of Hamilton Nursing Home. He was a Christian and member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Hamilton; sons, Gerald Hamilton and Bruce Hamilton and his wife, Charlotte, all of Beaumont; grandchildren, Teena Fertitta of Austin; Katie Matthews of Fannett; and Megan Nolan and her husband, Jason, of Beaumont; great-grandchildren, Genavieve Matthews, Clara Matthews, Gabrielle Nolan, and Justine Nolan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Ruby Guillory Hamilton.
A gathering of Mr. Hamilton’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 2350 IH 10 East, Beaumont, Texas 77703 or a charity of one’s choice.
