Kenneth Ray Hamilton, 78, of Moline died October 23, 2006 at the V.A. Home in Quincy, IL.
Funeral services will be 2p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory,Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Moline Memorial Park with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans).
Ken was born December 14, 1927 in Williamstown, MO to Sterling Price and Mattie May Hamilton. He married Martha Pierce on December 24, 1947 in Williamstown, MO.
Ken was a forman for 31 years at John Deere retiring in 1982.
Ken was a WWII Navy veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed shooting pool and traveling.
Survivors include
Wife Martha
Children Mike (Pat) Hamilton Coal Valley
Tom (Barb) Hamilton Silvis
Karen Hamilton Coal Valley
Dean (Vickie) Hamilton Moline
7 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren