Jim Fred Hamilton

Mr. Jim Fred Hamilton, 85, of Vardaman departed for glory on May 6, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness. He entered this world in the heat of a Mississippi summer on August 24, 1933.Jim was born to Rex Hamilton and Lera McQuary Hamilton in the Dublin Community.

Jim served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After his stent in the armed forces he had a sweeping career with Davis Gin and Farm Supply where he ultimately retired as Service Manager. However, retirement didn’t last long for Mr. Hamilton, he went back to work for the Calhoun County School District’s Maintenance Department where he later retired to practice his hobbies fulltime. Jim didn’t idle unless a tractor was involved, in his pastime Jim could be found elbow deep in grease mending a tractor or piddling in his shop. Don’t let those greasy hands fool you under all that grime one could see a green thumb that cultivated an extravagant garden every year. Above all Mr. Hamilton’s expansive hobbies he cherished his grandchildren the most and enjoyed every moment he had with them. In addition to his bountiful life, Jim held a very unique gift that he kept for himself but told others about, the gift of eternal life that he received from his Savior Jesus Christ. His faith was evident, as he served others during his time as a deacon at First Baptist Church Vardaman.

Jim leaves behind wife loving wife Julia Sanderson Hamilton; Four Sons, James R. Hamilton (Gwendolyn) of Columbus, Jerry K. Hamilton (Melody) of Vardaman, Jeff Hamilton (Cindy) of Vardaman, and Joey Hamilton (Connie) of Bruce; Eight Grandchildren, Adam Hamilton, Emily Hamilton, Erica Lewis, Jenna Beth Hamilton, Jennifer Greer, Josh Hamilton, Mariah Frantz, And Nicola Maibom; Thirteen Great Grandchildren; Three Sisters, Bobbie Shefield of Winona, Flo Ellison of Woodland, and Joyce Lucius of Derma.

He was preceded in death by One Sister, Nellie Doris; Three Brothers, Alex Hamilton, Harold Hamilton, and Jack Hamilton.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 7, 2019 from 6:00P.M - 8:00P.M at First Baptist Church of Vardaman. In addition to the visitation a funeral service honoring Jim’s life will be held on Wednesday May 8, 2019 beginning 4:00 P.M at First Baptist Church of Vardaman. Bro.Joey Hamilton and Bro.Michael Frantz will be leading the funeral service assisted by Bro. Johnathan Peeples; with burial following at Hillcrest Cemetery in Vardaman. Pallbearers helping lay Mr.Hamilton to rest include: Adam Hamilton, Alan Lewis, Josh Hamilton, Mark Sanderson, Matt Greer, Mike Frantz, Phil Lucius, Shawn Snellings. Honorary pallbearers are Deacons and members of his Adult IV Sunday School Class of Vardaman First Baptist Church.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the Hamilton family in helping to make arrangements honoring Jim’s life. Online condolences may be made at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.