James Lewis Hamilton, 90, passed away on September 13th in Surprise, Arizona.
James grew up in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and later moved to California. After high school, he joined the Air Force and served in the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in accounting, and had a very successful career at Bethlehem Steel. He was an avid tennis player and golfer, and spent many happy hours on golf courses during his retirement.
In 1956, he married Mary Lou Peters whom he was happily married to for 60 years. He is survived by his son James M. Hamilton, daughter Ann K. Hamilton Shultz, granddaughter Melissa Hamilton, and grandson Kevin Hamilton.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 on November 11th at Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, Arizona.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.surprisefuneralcare.com for the Hamilton family.