Roy Clayton Hamilton

Roy Clayton Hamilton, 94, of New Castle, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 8, 1921 in Plummers Landing, KY, a son of Edward Isaac and Laura Jane (Pitts) Hamilton.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Burma, India. He was a farmer in Kentucky before moving to Knightstown, IN in 1955. Roy worked in the forge shop of Chrysler Corporation and retired in 1983 after 22 years of employment. He was a member of the Knightstown American Legion and the New Castle VFW. He enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting. He was an avid pool player and won a gold medal at the Polk County Senior Games pool tournament. Roy also enjoyed tinkering with his lawn mowers and was always proud of his garden. He was a wonderful husband, father and neighbor that will be deeply missed.

Roy is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lola Brooks (Mitchell) Hamilton of New Castle; a son, Jack (Jeana) Hamilton of Bejing, China; a daughter, Jo Ann Hamilton of New Castle; grandchildren, Lea (Chris) Thompson of Sumpter, SC, Shelby Hamilton of Austin, TX; great grandchildren, Bradley Thompson, Jax Thompson; sisters, Lona Mae Porter, Myrt Logan and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Mamie Davis, Jay Hamilton, Orville Hamilton, Ora Hamilton, Elza Hamilton, Pauline Porter, Nancy Hunt, Forest Glen Hamilton and Arlie Hamilton.

Services will be at 1:30 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Military services will be conducted by the Knightstown American Legion Post #152. Friends may call from 12:30 PM until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Indy Honor Flight 9093 S. State Road 39, Mooresville, IN 46158 with envelopes available at the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Roy may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .