Mr Hamilton, or George as he asked his pupils to call him, was a very interesting guy! His photography class at Consol was absolutely one of my favorites. We were distant cousins too but that sure didn’t help my grade if I messed up spooling a role of film in the dark room. RIP sir!

For you Mr. Hamilton. The beating heart of Antelope Canyon. Love you!!

Mr. Hamilton was a great photography teacher. I credit his classes and friendship for getting me to  love the medium. There are two people I credit when asked about my experiences with a camera.  My Hamilton was my first mentor and I will never forget him.

My many experiences in Broadcast Television would never have been possible without you encouraging me to strive to be better. In appreciation, Marc Dillard.

You don't often find a teacher who goes the extra mile to give students real experience and fun while learning like Mr. Hamilton.

Without Mr. Hamilton's guidance and instruction, I doubt I would have had the incredible experiences in Television.

To look back on my career in broadcast journalism I know none of it would have been possible without Mr. Hamilton. His dedication in getting students involved and instructed in what was necessary in making quality photography and video set his students apart.

I recall the great experiences of broadcasting our A&M Consolidated football games live to tape from The Astrodome. As a huge fan of sports, I'll always remember being in the press box as CBS was setting up for an Oiler game and asked me to test the "Telestrator" before our broadcast started. 

I later started a career as a TV News videographer working in Amarillo and Oklahoma City. I've travelled the country covering news, weather and sports events and I always recall Mr. Hamilton's words of advice and wisdom. Which simply boils down to putting in what you expect to get out. Effort, quality and care for your work. 

After many years in TV, I spent a year teaching video and I probably had a bit of Mr. Hamilton in my instruction. I now serve as Chief Photojournalist at KFOR-TV the NBC affiliate in Oklahoma City and serve on the Advisory Panel at Francis Tuttle Technology Center for their Video Production program. 

Having won numerous awards for my work including Emmys, I took more pride in my students being recognized for their work with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Awards. A first for the video program at Francis Tuttle Technology Center and one of my proudest achievements which I dedicate to Mr. Hamilton for his dedication to many students.

Marc Dillard

Dear Family of George Hamilton,
We join you in mourning the passing of our very special neighbor and friend George Hamilton.  My husband, Roy, and I enjoyed many times of fellowship with Louise and George in their home,  going out to lunch and driving out to visit his farm.    
George loved his sweet wife, Louise,  and talked about the "love of his life" so often.   He was so proud of her and also his farmland with the cattle.  He loved to visit his land and reminisced about so many happy times.   We are thankful for his life, his kindness and thoughtfulness to us as neighbors.
With thankful hearts for such a gracious and kind neighbor,
Sue and Roy Hartman

OBITUARY

George S. Hamilton

January 30, 1939 – December 12, 2023

Memorial Funeral Chapel—College Station

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