May The Memories You Have Shared Together Keep Him Alive In Your Hearts Always!
Blessing, And Prayers Of Comfort! ❤️

Betty Thinking Of You And Your Family Since I Learn Of This!
Love To You Always! ❤️

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Preble County Sheriff's Department and the entire Hamilton Family.
All of you have lost an amazing Father, Brother, Grandson,Uncle and Coworker that can not be replaced.
Our family will continue to Pray for you and your Family during these difficult  times.🙏 
Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Dillon Family of Preble County

This was just 2 weeks ago….We never thought this was going to be the last time we saw him. I am so happy I took this of him and my step dad. Hamilton and I spoke just about every single day. He was more than a co-worker, more than an officer, he was my great friend. One memory I will keep close is how caring he was to me and how he always had jokes to say. Whenever we were together, whether it was a bowling alley or on the couch eating chinese, he never failed to put a smile on your face. This one deeply hurts and will take time to heal. My heart goes out to his family and all my love. May he rest in peace and watch over all us maybe cracking a joke or two. He will be missed.

Josh, I'm going to miss our morning little conversations at shift change. Even though we'd talk about how the night shift was, or where to put certain paperwork, or working the copier, I'll miss sharing conversations about our kids the most. Besides being a member of the armed forces, a deputy, your best title you held was Dad. Most recently I remember us showing each other pictures of our kids Halloween costumes of years past and talking about how fast they grow up. Our last conversation we had you were telling us how you had started running again with weights to prepare for your officer training coming up for the army. Even though I've known you a short time, it was enough to know how great of a dad you were to Mikaelah, because your eyes always twinkled when you talked about her. When you'd leave after your shift and get ready to walk out the door, you'd look over and still manage a smile despite what your shift held and I'd tell you to "go have a good sleep" . Rest Easy My Friend. You will be missed. My condolences to Mikaelah, your parents, sister, and extended family. 🙏

I went to school with Joshua from kindergarten all the way thru high school and he was such an amazing soul. 
I also had the privilege to speak to him while waiting to be booked into the Preble County jail and he had so much hospitality and compassion that I will forever remember 
Rest easy josh
You'll be missed by many

Blessed are the peacemakers and Josh was one of the finest.
We have lost too many like him before they could serve us as long as they would have liked.

Terry Hamilton Dountz
Retired Deputy Franklin County
Member FOP Lodge 9

Rest in Peace Deputy Hamilton - love and prayers for your family from your  Emergency Services brothers & sisters at Greenville Township Emergency Services (Darke County).

I was Josh’s academy Commander at Greene County Criminal Justice Academy. Josh was a great  academy student,  valued person and friend to everyone. The academy class was very close.  caring for the classes and each other. Josh stood out as a leader, who had a great outlook on life and a zeal for serving the communities law enforcement needs. He loved his family and cared about everyone. He will be truly missed by all who knew him,  especially his family and his fellow law enforcement officers.
Rest in peace my friend. CommanderMike Hild Sr.

To Family 
So sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with you

Pat, John, and family
    So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

OBITUARY

Joshua Hamilton

October 12, 1989 – December 18, 2023

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

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