Mr. Larry Earl Hamilton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Larry Earl Hamilton of Hurley, MS passed away peacefully at the Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS on Thursday, March 15, 2018 after a brief illness. Mr. Hamilton was born in Mobile, AL on October 31, 1950, and was a lifelong resident of Hurley, MS. He graduated from East Central High School in Hurley, MS and went on to pursue an Associate’s Degree at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier, MS. He left Gautier, MS and went on to the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS for two years. Mr. Hamilton was employed at the International Paper Mill in Moss Point, MS for 27 years before retirement. For over 20 years, Mr. Hamilton was a coach and an avid supporter of numerous t-ball and girls’ softball teams at the East Central Ballpark. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling the United States, reading, crossword puzzles, and an avid sport’s fan. It was very common during the College Football season to find a complete list of all of the bowls with their times listed. He made sure to watch as many as he could especially if his Southern Mississippi Eagles were playing. Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Oneil Hamilton, and his mother, Mrs. Ann Hamilton. He is survived by his brother, Mr. Clifton (Mary) Hamilton of Vancleave, MS; two nieces, Mrs. Amber (Michael) McHenry and Mrs. Jodi (Bobby) Pittenger of Charlotte, NC; four great-nieces: Autumn McHenry, Piper McHenry, Leah Pittenger, and Hannah Pittenger; six great-nephews: Connor McHenry, Saxton McHenry, Rupert Pittenger, David Pittenger, Joshua Pittenger, and Warren Pittenger; a special step-niece, Ms. Maggie Johnson, two special step great-nieces, Kayla Johnson and Allyson Sinquefield, and one special step great nephew, Kyler Bond. The family would like to say a special “Thank You” to Ms. Joan Carraway for the excellent care that she provided Mr. Hamilton during the last six months. The family would also like to say a special “Thank You” to Jerry and Voncille Tanner for always being there for the family and for being true friends. Pallbearers will be Roland Davis, Gerald Wayne Jones, John Sinquefield, Michael McHenry, Connor McHenry, and Saxton McHenry. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 10:00 until 12:00 with the funeral service to follow at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS. Pastor Mike Perry from First Baptist Church SBC of Moss Point in Moss Point, MS will officiate the service. A special graveside service with family and close friends will be at the Rosedale Methodist Cemetery in Harleston, MS. To view the online register book and share your condolences, please visit www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com. Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS is in charge of all arrangements.

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Mr. Larry Earl Hamilton

October 31, 1950 - March 15, 2018