Bobby Joe Hamilton

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Bobby Joe Hamilton Bobby Joe Hamilton, 80, of Linden passed away September 18, 2013 in a Linden hospital. Mr. Hamilton was born August 23, 1933 in Linden, to Robert and Pearl Surratt Hamilton. Bobby was an engineer at Morton-Thiokol and served in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 59 years; Martha Yates Hamilton of Linden; two sons, Joe Hamilton and his wife Gena, of Linden and Jeff Hamilton and his wife Letitia, of Nacogdoches; two grandchildren, Cameron Robert Hamilton, of Longview, Chandler Ray Hamilton, of Nacogdoches; three step-grandchildren, Anthony Potts, of Hooks, Maranda Derrick, of Red Lick, and Tessa Duhon, of Hooks; six step-great granddaughters; one sister in law, Sally Hamilton, of Marshall; nieces and nephews and their families, Mike Hamilton, Phil Hamilton, Suzanne Hamilton Turner, Renaye Allen, Leisa Churchman, LeAnn Trim, Brian Cave, and Levi McDuff ; as well as numerous adopted children, and friends. Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pearl Hamilton; one brother Curtis Hamilton; one sister, Lynda McDuff; and father and mother in law, M.P. and Cecil Yates. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Linden and burial will follow in Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials to be made to Mexico Mission Fund in care of First Baptist Church, Linden, Texas.

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  1. So sorry for your loss. Lots of memories of being at the house or on trips. Hoping the very best for you in these days. Feel like part of my journey went out with this news. Praying for you in this part of your journey.

  2. Martha and family,You and the family are in our prayers tonight and for the following weeks. Bobby was a great friend and we will all miss his presence. God bless you all as you celebrate his life.Cliff and Gene

  3. I'm so sorry for your loss. Bobby and I worked at Thiokol for many years together.Like Cecil, I pray that he is in peace.

  4. Martha, my thoughts are with you and your family. Bobby Hamilton, Mr. Morton-Thiokol, to me and I will always remember how kind he was to me when I started working there! I don't have to tell you that…you had 59 years of that kindness. Thoughts and prayers to you! Karen

  5. My Cousin Martha and family, We are sorry for your loss. I have not seen you and Bobby for so many years, but my heart goes out to all of you. I met Bobby when we worked together at Thiokol so many years ago. He was funny, sweet and a pleasure to be around. God Bless you all. Dixie and Jim Allen

  6. Martha and family, Words can not express our sincere sympathy for you at this time. May time and your faith in God heal your sorrow. James and Margaret

  7. Our thoughts are with all of you during this time. We have lost a good man in our family. With love,Danny, Elizabeth & Calleigh King

  8. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. Rejoice in a life well lived as the comfort of Jesus brings you peace.

  9. My utmost condolences go out to the family of Mr. Hamilton. How comforting it is to know that your dear loved one has the wonderful privilege of resuming life again free from all causes of sicknesses, pain and suffering that sometimes ends in death. If you find the time please read Revelation 21:4.

  10. So sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed working with Bobby in purchasing at Morton-Thiokol. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  11. Martha, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I have very fond memories of you and Bobby from First Baptist Linden.Lana Halbrook Cox

  12. As a youth at FB Church in Linden, we will always remember the vast amount of time that Bobby and Martha spent molding our lives in service to our Lord. Martha, and family our hearts go out to you.Love,Roy and Brenda Stone


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