26, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Hamilton was retired and a member of First Church of God. He enjoyed sports, cardinals, church, and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Hamilton was previously married to Joann Hamilton for thirteen years. She survives. Jerry Hamilton was preceded in death by: his father, Verdell Hamilton, and one brother, Terry Richard Hamilton. Survivors include: his mother, Joy Hamilton of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; one brother, Rick Hamilton and wife Cindy, of Springfield, Mo.; one sister, Verdonna Vaughn and husband Larry, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; four neices, Stacie McDonald, Lindsay Hamilton, Gracie McDonald, and Annalie McDonald; and five nephews, Trevor McDonald, Lee-Michael McDonald, Derek Vaughn, Tyler Hamilton, Zack Hamilton.