Glenn Perry Hamilton, 56, of Bangham, passed away October, 12, at Vanderbilt Medical Center due to complications from a short illness. He was born in 1958 to Ivan E. and Nell L. Hamilton in Tell City, IN.
Perry spent many years as a manager of several hotels in Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. He held degrees in Religion from Emmanuel College and Business Administration from Brewton-Parker College and Massey College of Business. He was also an ordained minister of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. He had a wide variety of interests including travel, genealogy, collecting Carnival Glass and gardening. He was an accomplished artist in clay sculpture, drawing and painting. He also enjoyed crafts of any type.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lolita Hollars, Bonnie Singleton and Deborah Hoskinson; nieces, Michel Hollars, Malita Singleton and Kelly Singleton; and sisters-in-law, Sherry Hamilton and Suzetta Hamilton.
He is survived by his partner of 19 years, Erin Clark, and brothers, Ivan (Patty), Stanley (Louise), and Beco (Raven) Hamilton. He is also survived by nieces, Gretchen Hollars, Scarlett Budzilek, Rachel Bass, Emilee Hamilton and Tama Eldridge; nephews James Hollars, Beco ‘Breeze’ Hamilton III, Ivan Scott Hamilton and Lee Singleton; and brother-in-law, Gary Hollars.
Perry’s wishes were to be cremated and to forgo a funeral service. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.
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Denise Farmer
October 22, 2015 at 11:45 amThere will be a void in this world because of Perry’s passing. I am so honored to have had him as a friend over the past 7+ years. Perry was the most giving, sweetest, hardest working man I have ever known. I have no doubt Heaven is celebrating at his presence.
Erin Clark
October 22, 2015 at 12:09 pmErin I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I am praying for strength and peace in your heart that I know God will give you. Youe stay strong and take care of yourself. If you need anything at all please feel free to give me a call. Keri
Karla Clarke
October 27, 2015 at 6:30 pmIn this life we get the chance to meet and love people like Perry only once or twice. I am changed by my friendship with this beautiful soul. Christmas in heaven is going to be spectacular this year….
Melissa Poma
November 17, 2015 at 2:31 pmErin–I am so sorry for your loss. Perry was a very special person and I am glad to have known him. I am praying that you can find peace in your memories of your life with Perry.
We follow a pathway that has no end
as we travel through life day by day.
Together with those who are dear to our hearts
and are there by our side, come what may
But sometimes a loved one must travel ahead
for reasons that aren’t always clear.
And we’re left behind to continue along,
missing one who is no longer here.
And while it may seem that the pathway has stopped,
it merely has rounded a bend,
And our loved one goes on to a much brighter place
down the pathway that has no end.