John Thomas Hamilton

1924 - 2014

John Thomas Hamilton obituary, 1924-2014, Kansas City, MO

BORN

1924

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery

801 Northwest 108th Street (Shoal Creek Pkwy)

Kansas City, Missouri

John Hamilton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 22, 2014.

John Thomas Hamilton, 89, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away March 21, 2014. He was born September 14, 1924 to Theodore and Blanche Hamilton in Mexia, Texas. John graduated from Kansas University with a degree in Architecture Engineering and worked with Collins Construction for 33 years. He was a member of the Platte Woods United Methodist Church, South Platte Kiwanis and the Y.M.C.A. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Mae and husband, Charles Ropp, and daughter-in-law, Heather Hamilton. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Hamilton; sons, Bruce Hamilton and wife, Mary Anne; Christopher Hamilton; and Darrin Hamilton and wife, Michelle; six grandsons, Paul, Kevin, Elliot, Johnathan, Justin and Joshua and many nieces, nephews and friends. His funeral service will be 11am, Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at Platte Woods United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow the service at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. John will be deeply loved and missed by all who knew him.

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April 6, 2014

Sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kathy Bray

April 1, 2014

Dear Dorothy, John was a kind and giving man who will be missed by his friends. Prayers for you and family. Jack and Barbara Warren

March 25, 2014

John Beasley

Thoughts & Prayers to the Hamilton family from the Beasley's of Cheyenne, WY God Speed!!!!!!!!!

March 25, 2014

Reta & Charles Mathis

SIS..My prayers and support are with you during this time of loss...May it help you to know that John now is resting in peace..He will be missed dearly by all of our family...He was a Great Brother-in-Law...Blessings and prayers to all your boys and their families..Love you all...Reta and Charles Mathis (Niangua,Mo)

March 25, 2014

Julie Sebek

Dorothy and family, I just want you to know how sorry I am. John was a great person. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you all. Love Julie Sebek

March 25, 2014

Hershel & Betty Nichols

Sis Dorothy, Bruce & family, Chris & Elliot, Darrin & family, and Kathleen,
John was a good man who provided for his family with love and compassion. Prayers for strength and faith in our Heavenly Father to get through this sad time. Hang on to the memories, much love,(# 4 Sis) Aunt Betty and Uncle Hershel.

March 25, 2014

Gailla Rogers

Bruce, Mary and family, so sorry for your loss.

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