Ralph C. "R.C." Hamilton Jr.

Ralph C. "R.C." Hamilton, Jr., 87, of Marion, KY died Tuesday at Livingston County Hospital in Salem, KY. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, member of Marion United Methodist Church, Lifetime Member of American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Veteran of Foreign Wars and owner of Hunt's Department Store.
Surviving is his wife of 69 years, Louise Hamilton of Marion, KY; daughters, Patsy Hamilton Peek of Hopkinsville, KY and Robin Hamilton-Folks of Brentwood, TN; son, Mike Hamilton of Marion, KY; sister, Rose Hill of Marion, KY; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph C. and May Belle Hamilton, Sr.; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Services are scheduled for 11 AM Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Military Rites will be given at the cemetery on Friday.
Donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Elevator Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.