Cary Knox Hamilton, age 71 of 525 Bermuda Drive, Eden, NC passed away at his home on Sunday morning, January 18, 2015.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with Military Honors performed by the Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard on the front lawn following the service.
Mr. Hamilton was born August 24, 1943 in Lumberton, NC to the late Oscar and Violet Byrd Hamilton. Cary graduated from Lumberton High School Class of 1961. He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Cuban Missle Crisis. He received an Associate Degree in Business from Averett University. Cary attended the Leaksville United Methodist Church and was a former member of Providence Baptist Church. He retired from Miller Brewing after 27 years of service. Cary enjoyed being on the water and in the sun, where he was an avid fisherman and boater. His greatest joy was being known as "Pa" by his adored grandchildren.
Surviving are wife, Gail Coleman Hamilton of the home; daughters, Pam Barham and husband Mike, Tammy Alcorn and husband Rick and Lisa Edwards and husband Jeff ; grandchildren, Cameran Doss and husband Dan, Mackenzie Barham, Matthew Alcorn, Kerri Leigh Edwards and Lindsey Edwards all of Eden; brothers, Raymond Hamilton of Lumberton, Stuart Hamilton of Supply, John Hamilton and wife Lynn of Fairmont and Phillip Hamilton and wife Myra of Wilmington.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 - 2 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home.
The family would like to express their appriciation to Dr. Dhruv Vyas for the friendship and support he gave to Cary.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
We are so sorry to hear of this. Please know that, as neighbors, if there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Sandy Williams
Peggy and I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy with your families loss, I know Cary will be greatly missed. He was a real pleasure to work with every day in my 21 years at Miller and was well respected by everyone.
james good
Dear Pam and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Susan
Susan
So sorry to hear of Cary's passing, my deepest sympathy to his family. I worked with Cary at Miller Brewing and he was always smiling friendly and did a great job.
Brenda Hearne
Brenda Hearne
I only met Mr. Hamilton once a few weeks ago, but he impressed me as being a good man. I'll miss seeing him driving his big red truck and little white Miata around the neighborhood.
Lesley Williams
Cary was one of the best people I ever met during my 31 years at
the Miller Brewing Co. and my thoughts and prayers are with Pam and Mike and their family, God bless you all ..........
Larry Tucker
Like Jim, I had the privilege of working with Cary at Miller. In the midst of the pressure,I always enjoyed his company and ready smile. Joe Davis
Joe Davis
Cary was one of the nicest people I have ever worked with, and will be missed. Level headed and gentle spirit that was certainly appreciated. I have received calls from many Miller Utilities employees and from all a thanks for having Cary.
Alvin Tew
My prayers are will this blessed family. I say blessed because you had Cary to love you all. I have known Cary since 1978. We worked together, shared rides to work, played golf, but most if all he was a great friend. He was truly a great man, he loved his family and most of the people he came in contact with. He will be missed very much to all who knew him.Just be thankful he did not have to suffer.
Randy Jeffries
Cary was a good friend and person. We worked together at Miller for many years and he was there to bail me out many times. He will be missed. Our hearts go out to Gayle and the family in this loss.
Clayton Robinson
You're in our thoughts and prayers during this most trying of times. Please know that we love you!
Mark & Jodi Underwood
Mark Underwood
I am sorry for your families great loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Wendy
I am sorry for your great loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Wendy Shelton
Betty and I offer our prayers and deepest sympathy to Gail and the family at this difficult time. I have fond memories of working with Cary on projects at the brewery. He was a true team player and all around great guy.
Leroy Damar
Our sincere condolences from his Lumberton High School classmates. Best to his family. I remember Cary well from the halls of LHS.
Carrol Amerson
Cary will be missed. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Terry Gaither
I had the opportunity to work with Cary as associate and he was my friend and a strong man of Character. It was my pleasure to know Cary and have and opportunity for him to make a positive impact on my life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Matt
Matt Rutherford
Dear Philip we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Our deepest sympathy to you and all the family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Bickers
Mary Bickers
Thoughts and prayers; May God's peace be with you all.
Stephanie Roberson
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Born: Tuesday Aug 24, 1943
