Winfred Hamilton
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Winfred Leo Hamilton was born January 28, 1932 in Cedar Glades, Arkansas to James and Mary Ellen (Heron) Hamilton and passed from this life August 6, 2010 at the age of 78.
Leo dedicated over 40 years of his life to his true passion, coaching baseball. In that time, he coached hundreds of kids and finished with over 1,000 wins to his name. He was never seen without his Mack Truck hat. When he was not coaching, he traveled all over the state and region just to sit in the stands and watch baseball. He also enjoyed his morning coffee with his close friends, a daily ritual.
Leo is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Deanna Jane (Truby) Hamilton; his daughters, Jerinda Davis and Markesa Hamilton; his sons Michael and Richard McCormick; his daughter-in-laws Gail and Kathleen McCormick; his sisters, Dorceal Montgomery, Sue Gentry and Dean Harrell; his brothers, Delmer Hamilton and James "Olen" Hamilton; and his five grandchildren.
Leo will lie in state 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2010 with family visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a funeral will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010all at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Funeral Home Owner
This is for you grandpa. There's not a day that goes by that I don't ever think of you and miss you. You are ALWAYS on my mind ever since you were taken away five years ago :'( I LOVE YOU grandpa. R.I.P. take care of my daddy now to.
Kristina L Davis(grand daughter)
Baseball in memory of Winfred "Leo" Hamilton
Kristina L Davis(grand daughter)
Special in memory of tribute to my grandpa leo, the bulldog represents his baseball team he coached tulsa mack truck which their logo is a bulldog, he loved his baseball. The Roman numerals are for the date he passed 08-06-10
Kristina L Davis (grand daughter)
Grandpa Leo and his oldest daughter Jerinda Davis (Hamilton)
Kristina L Davis
Grandpa Leo and his grand daughter Kristina Davis
Kristina L Davis
My handsome Grandpa Leo Hamilton
Kristina L Davis
We are so sad to learn of Leo's passing wish we have known we would have been there for him and the family. Leo was an amazing man my husband Ray help him coach Legion ball when our son Eric played for him. He and Deann was such good people Leo gave his time and Money for the boy's to play he helped so many boy's with their dreams of playing ball. Our hearts are sad today as we just found out about this. I went to the house Friday to see how They were doing but had no ideal. He has been on our minds a lot lately. Please know you all are in our Prayer's rest in peace our dear sweet friend till we meet again.
Ray & Debbie Sabala
Papa was the best man ever! Tomorrow will be 3 months since he has passed, the day my world fell apart! Leo (my papa) took care of me since day one as long as my family and all of his baseball family, which as we all know was a big family. Thanks to everybody for the prayers and thoughts that have went out for papa and his family. Everyday you are missed and loved a little more Papa!! I Love You!!
Jessica Holcomb
Bless the Hamilton family. Leo was my baseball coach during American Legion summer league for a couple years while at Edison. He was one of my favorite coaches and we could tell he always enjoyed coaching and loved the game of baseball. He used to give me a hard time for playing golf during the day and then coming to the game that night. Many kids will miss his coaching. RIP Leo
Todd Raffensperger
As Leo's grand-daughter, i appreciate everyones condolences to the family, it means alot. Grandpa Leo will be greatly missed. I do know he did touch alot of young lives as well as older ones. I have many good memories of grandpa leo when i was smaller and i will always cherish them. He is a great guy would help anyone he could before himself, even if he really wasn't able to he would find a way. Grandpa leo we all love you and your greatly missed and will always be. PLAY BALL!!! :)
Kristina Davis
Some of our fondest memories are of the hot summer days spent at the baseball park. Leo was a true inspiration to our son, as well as hundreds of other young men who looked to him for guidance while playing the sport they were so passionate about. Leo was never to busy to come to our son's college baseball games and was always one of his biggest supporters. Our deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. Leo's memory will shine bright in all the lives and memories of the many young men he so profoundly touched. Leo, you will be missed! Jerry and Dena Smith
Jerry and Dena Smith