Gene Hamilton, age 77, of Rogers Lane in Irvine, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his home following a long illness. He was born December 11, 1946, in Carter County and was the son of the late Lonnie Lee Hamilton and Sarah Serena Carroll Hamilton. He had worked for O.W.L. in Lexington, and he was a member of the Horizon Center. He had lived in Estill County for most of his life. He is survived by:
2 daughters: Cathy Lynn Brooks
Loretta Kay (Jeffrey) Stepp
2 sons: Billy Ray Hamilton
Jerry Wayne Hamilton
2 sisters: Eliza Jane Richardson
Betty Epperhart
1 brother: James Hamilton
8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Hazel Kelly and Rosemary Estes, and 4 brothers, Charles Hamilton, Orvill Lee Hamilton, David Hamilton, and Samuel Jr. Hamilton.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 3, at 145 Rogers Lane in Irvine from 3 to 5 PM. The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.