He was born November 7, 1927, in Duke, Oklahoma, to the late Alva and Mollie Hamilton.
A Director of Guidance and Counseling for over 20 years at San Antonio College, he was also a Professor Emeritus.
He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Mary Grace Hamilton.
Alva is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Cherry L. Williamson and husband, Stephen, Tamara L. Lewis and husband, Tim, and Brad G. Hamilton; 3 grandchildren; sister, Margie Perryman; numerous nieces and nephews; longtime family friends, Coleta Byrd and Lionel Redix.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 8207 Callaghan Rd., Ste. 140, San Antonio, Texas 78230.