BORN

1932

DIED

2012

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693 South Belcher Road

Clearwater, Florida

Howard Hamilton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2012.

HAMILTON, Howard G., of Clearwater passed away Feb 24th. He has been the owner of the Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach since 1964 and a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Clearwater. Howard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean; sons, Ken (Lisa), Dale, Hoyt (Sheryl), Wade (Missy); brothers, James P. and Jay M. Hamilton; grandchildren, Kimberlee, Scott (Leah), Andrew (Laura), Bradley, Dalton, and Shea. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5:00 – 8:00 at the funeral home. There will be a Memorial Service Thursday 11:00 at First United Methodist Church, 411 Turner St. Clearwater. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Belcher Chapel. www.mossfeasterclearwater.com

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March 2, 2012

Pete Smith

Ken,Dale,Hoyt & Wade,
I hope peace and strength are with you guys during this time. I was sad to hear when Paul and my parents told me about your Dad.
Our Prayers are with you, your Mom and your families.

March 2, 2012

Karen & Don Montgomery

We only had the honor of knowing Howard a short time of his life, but he was so gracious and made us feel very comforatble in his presence. You could tell he was an honorable man and his family meant everything to him. He is sitting at the side of our great Lord smiling down upon his family with great pride. He will be missed by so many.
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March 1, 2012

Howard was one of the first older guys I met after moving to Clearwater in 1947. He made a great impression on me at age 12 that NEVER faded since that Sunday afternoon "sandlot" football game on the Seitz lot on Jones Street.
Best wishes to Jean and the family.

Paul Ort

March 1, 2012

Susan & Bob Helm

We were very sorry to hear about Mr Hamilton's passing. Although we did not know him we are regular visitors to the Palm Inn from Souderton, PA during Spring Training and have met his son Ken. He will be missed but his legacy lives on in his family.

February 29, 2012

Kevin Harmon

I was fortunate to grow up next to the Hamiltons and to say Howard was a success is not about the money and stuff but to look at his family and how they all ended up as people. A true class act in the old school way. God Bless Jean and the family.

February 29, 2012

Kimberly Beamer

My deepest sympathy to the Hamilton Family at the loss of Howard. I will always remember him coming into the bank and chatting with all of us. I am sure he will be missed!

February 29, 2012

Bill & Patti Morris

To the Hamilton Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. We were so sad to hear that Howard has passed. He was a great man!!

February 29, 2012

Chuck and Shirley Croasmun

Dear Hamilton Family, Our prayers are with you at this time and our prayers will continue each and everyday for your family.He was an incredible man so full of life and knowledge.He always had a kind word for all and I will treasure the numerous conversations that we had regarding life,family,business,values and his love for the city of Clearwater.God has added another great man to his kingdom in heaven.

February 29, 2012

May God bless and keep you all in your time of grief. And may He welcome Howard with open arms into His kingdom of grace. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you. The Roche family - Norm, Joy, Katie, Megan, and Michael

February 29, 2012

Robert Longenecker

Thoughts and prayers with you all! Howard was quick to remind me that we don't live on "the island", he said it it was a mangrove spoil. What a great family man!

Robert and Rosemary Longenecker

February 29, 2012

Kathy Knowles

Ken, Dale, Hoyt, & Wade -
My sincere condolences to all of you, I remember your Dad so fondly. Please know that you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 29, 2012

Dan Shouvlin

Kenny and Hamilton Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss.
Dan Shouvlin
(Clearwater Beach)

February 29, 2012

The Lacognatas

The Hamilton Family,

We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

February 29, 2012

Hilmer Beckers

My condolences to the Hamilton family. I will always remember Howard as the kind and gentle man who always had a friendly word for everybody he met. I will miss seeing him sitting at a large table at Carlouel, surrounded by his family, for a family man he was. Jean, I feel your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 29, 2012

Karen Jessee

Howard and the family would likely not remember me by name, but I continue to remember them as important in my life. In the summer of 1972 I became part of what was at that time the entrepreneural business of Hawaiian Tropic Suncare. South Beach Pavilion was among the first places our products were sold in the Tampa Bay Area. Mr. Hamilton was willing to give young entrepreneurs a chance and willing to let us use his place of business as home base for giving out samples. I have great memories of some of the best summers of my life with sandy feet and a hamburger in hand while I watched the work ethics of the Hamilton family in action. I cherish those memories and wish the family joy in the memories of Howard.

February 29, 2012

Angie Monteith

It was an honor to know Howard. My sympathies and prayers are with you all.

Angie Monteith

February 28, 2012

Barbara Schmitz

My condolences go out to all of the Hamiltons. May all the Hamiltons be comforted by the fact that that Mr. Hamilton was admired by all who knew him.

February 28, 2012

Jo Harmon

Our prayers and thoughts are with Mrs.Hamilton and family ! The Harmons

February 28, 2012

Jean and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Valerie Warnock (Dubie's daughter)

February 27, 2012

Kathy Barber Herndon

When you think of Clearwater Beach, you think Palm Pavillion and the Hamiltons. Howard always had a smile for my six children while serving up their corndogs. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jean and the entire family.

February 27, 2012

Vickie D'Angelo Cevaal

The Hamilton family are in my prayers. I wish you all special blessings and comfort in Howard's passing. A very special person; today I celebrate His life and all the people he touched with his generousity, integrity and caring personality. oxoxox

February 27, 2012

Connie & Bob Shipp

The legacy Howard & Jean have created will live on in the Clearwater area for many years. A real gentleman in every respect of the word. He will be missed in Clearwater and especially on the Beach . Sharing old memories & "Good Mornings" at our favorite breakfast spot won't be the same. We all have lost a special person. Our love and most sincere sympathy to all of the family.

February 27, 2012

Jean and Family...So sorry...what a shock,our thoughts and prayers are with you. Howard will be greatly missed...

Jack and Mary Anne Russell, Seminole, Florida

February 27, 2012

Kelly Kennedy

To the Hamilton Family,

My prayers & thoughts are with you at this tough time!

February 27, 2012

Mr. Hamilton was a wonderful, kind and gracious man. He was always a delight to speak with and a true gentlemen who will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hamilton family. Shari Nierengarten, Dunedin, Florida

February 27, 2012

Tara

My thoughts and prays goes out to the family. I am sorry to here about your lose.

February 27, 2012

John Williams

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Hamilton Family.

Howard had a tremendous impact on my life as a young man and throughout my adult life. I worked for Howard while I was in High school, some would call a young man's dream job! Howard intervened on my behalf on more than one occasion; I was broke and alone during the Christmas Holiday while attending College in Virginia 1978, I wrote Mr H. and asked if I could work for him during the College breaks. He asked me why I was still up in Virginia and I told him I had no way home. Without having to ask him, he sent me 250.00 to get home that Christmas. He helped me finance my first Car. Mr. H advised me on numerous occasions as my career was developing.
I am just one of many, many young Men and Women Howard Hamilton has influenced.
There is a reason for the Hamilton's success; it can be summed up in one word…Service.
Service to God, Family and fellow Man.
Mrs. H (Gene), Kenny, Dale, Hoyt and Wade may God continue his blessings on your family and extended Family.

February 26, 2012

David Browder

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I knew Howard from 1970, he was gentleman and a friend.

February 26, 2012

paul smith

To the Hamilton Family, Mr Hamilton was one of the special people. Always a smile and a hand shake. He will be missed by all who knew Him. With God's love and time all will be well because He is with the LORD now

February 26, 2012

Don Bower

I will always recall with great fondness the several hours Howard and I spent riding around one afternoon on an impromptu journey back to the Clearwater of his youth. He sensed my interest in local history..."the old days"...and with obvious delight brought it to life, through detailed and colorful recollections of a simpler time starting when his ancestors rode into Florida from Georgia on horseback seeking a new place to call home. His sharing interesting personal experiences and observations made over a lifetime here offered a special insight into a very smart, accomplished and gracious man. Howard did not suffer fools, but his integrity, honesty and kind heart made him a person one would be honored to call friend...you are missed, my friend.

February 26, 2012

Missy Read

My thoughts & prayers are with you! Howard was such a special man, he made me laugh & I always looked forward to seeing him & talking w him. He is truly going to be missed..may the God of all peace, comfort you, strengthen you & supply His grace to you during this time!

February 26, 2012

Ebe Bower

I am so very sorry to learn of your loss! Howard was one of my most favorite people; he was always so kind, gentle and gracious. When I saw him, my heart sung.

February 26, 2012

Boyd Crisler

Knowing that Mr. Hamilton is in a wonderful place now certianly helps, yet the pain of losing him is very real to those who knew and loved him, especially his family. My thoughts are with all of the Hamilton family and my sincere condolences. Mr Hamilton along with the love of his life (lovingly known as "Queen Jean")raised four wonderful sons that I am happy to know as friends. Each unique in their personalities yet intertwined with the warmth, kindness and generosity of their wonderful father.....a very special man.

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