J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment - Petersburg
Sgt. Theodore Mathias Hamilton, Jr. "Hamp"
( September 9, 1937 - June 22, 2016 )
On June 22, 2016 God called home Sgt. Theodore Mathias Hamilton Jr., affectionately known as “Hamp.” Theodore was born on September 9, 1937 in Sylvania, Georgia. He was a 1959 graduate of Tunkin High School. Theodore was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 8, 1959 and served 14 years of service to his country. He received the expert Rifle Certificate, Good Conduct and National Defense Service Medal and a letter of Appreciation from General Westmoreland for services in the Vietnam War. His military career brought him to Ft. Lee Virginia in 1973 where he was honorably discharged. Theodore stayed and made Petersburg Virginia his home. After the military, he went to work for the City of Petersburg where he retired after 25 years of service.
Hamp was well known all around Petersburg for his sharp dressing, dancing, and love for sports. He loved to talk to people and visited many clubs- his favorite was Club Char-Les-Manze and its members. He looked forward to Friday and Saturday Nights.
Sgt. Theodore Hamilton Jr., was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Hamilton and Theodore Hamilton Sr.; and brother, Curtis Hamilton.
He leaves to cherish his memory devoted, God-Daughter, Malinda M. Blowe (Tommy), God-Grands, Lorenzo D. Williams Jr. and Quiosha Taylor (Bryan); two devoted Great God-Grands whom he loved and found joy watching grow, Bryan Taylor Jr. and Bry’Nique Taylor; cousins, Jean Dimmock and Tyrone Smith and family; devoted friends, Earnest, Ronald, and Terry Blowe; and other family and friends too numerous to name.
The family of Sgt. Theodore M. Hamilton Jr. would like to thank the staff of Azzie Manor, McGuire Hospital, City of Petersburg, CareFamily, and Marshae’ Thompson for all they have done through his years of declining health.
Celebration of life service for Theodore M. Hamilton, Jr. will be conducted 1:00pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Of God in Christ 233 Halifax St. Petersburg, Virginia, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Pastor, officiating. Public visitation will be on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm and Monday, June 27, 2016 from 9am to 8pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment. Remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to service.
The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 1413 Floyd St. Petersburg, Va., and is asking that relatives and friends assemble at the residence day of service at 12:00 Noon.
Professional funeral services entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg, Virginia. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Funeral Director (804)732-5959 and (804)834-3330.
Hamp was well known all around Petersburg for his sharp dressing, dancing, and love for sports. He loved to talk to people and visited many clubs- his favorite was Club Char-Les-Manze and its members. He looked forward to Friday and Saturday Nights.
Sgt. Theodore Hamilton Jr., was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Hamilton and Theodore Hamilton Sr.; and brother, Curtis Hamilton.
He leaves to cherish his memory devoted, God-Daughter, Malinda M. Blowe (Tommy), God-Grands, Lorenzo D. Williams Jr. and Quiosha Taylor (Bryan); two devoted Great God-Grands whom he loved and found joy watching grow, Bryan Taylor Jr. and Bry’Nique Taylor; cousins, Jean Dimmock and Tyrone Smith and family; devoted friends, Earnest, Ronald, and Terry Blowe; and other family and friends too numerous to name.
The family of Sgt. Theodore M. Hamilton Jr. would like to thank the staff of Azzie Manor, McGuire Hospital, City of Petersburg, CareFamily, and Marshae’ Thompson for all they have done through his years of declining health.
Celebration of life service for Theodore M. Hamilton, Jr. will be conducted 1:00pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Of God in Christ 233 Halifax St. Petersburg, Virginia, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Pastor, officiating. Public visitation will be on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm and Monday, June 27, 2016 from 9am to 8pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment. Remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to service.
The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 1413 Floyd St. Petersburg, Va., and is asking that relatives and friends assemble at the residence day of service at 12:00 Noon.
Professional funeral services entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg, Virginia. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Funeral Director (804)732-5959 and (804)834-3330.