Obituary for Carl Wilford Hamilton
Carl Wilford Hamilton, 91 of Cookeville, Tennessee was called to his eternal home on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Carl was born Monday, November 9, 1931, in Grayson, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Albert Hamilton and the late Daught (Stamper) Hamilton.
Carl loved music, animals, nature, and classic cars. He wrote and recorded his own song in 1969 while he was in Korea titled "There's A Woman In The Moon". Carl was a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Carl is survived by, Wife of 67 Years, Shirley Ann (Alverson) Hamilton; 3 Children, Tammey Smith, Deborah Martin, and partner Todd Steingraber, and Stan Martin; Grandson, Carl Sanders and partner, Samantha Blackburn; Special Friend, Doug Smith and Carl's beloved dog, Oliver; Brother, Paul Hamilton and his wife, Carol; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, 2 Brothers, Bud Hamilton and Burnice Hamilton; 2 Sisters, Melva "Crickett" Gaskill, and Hazel Mobley; Infant Son, Carl Michael Hamilton.
Carl chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and a private memorial service will be held at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make donations in memory of Carl to the Humane Society.
To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.
Carl was born Monday, November 9, 1931, in Grayson, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Albert Hamilton and the late Daught (Stamper) Hamilton.
Carl loved music, animals, nature, and classic cars. He wrote and recorded his own song in 1969 while he was in Korea titled "There's A Woman In The Moon". Carl was a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Carl is survived by, Wife of 67 Years, Shirley Ann (Alverson) Hamilton; 3 Children, Tammey Smith, Deborah Martin, and partner Todd Steingraber, and Stan Martin; Grandson, Carl Sanders and partner, Samantha Blackburn; Special Friend, Doug Smith and Carl's beloved dog, Oliver; Brother, Paul Hamilton and his wife, Carol; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, 2 Brothers, Bud Hamilton and Burnice Hamilton; 2 Sisters, Melva "Crickett" Gaskill, and Hazel Mobley; Infant Son, Carl Michael Hamilton.
Carl chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and a private memorial service will be held at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make donations in memory of Carl to the Humane Society.
To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.