Dewey Preston Hamilton, of Belton, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the Rainey Hospice House. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born in Seneca, he was the son of the late Lawrence Hamilton and Nancy Hamilton Kasper.
Mr. Hamilton was a member of Honea Path Church of God of Prophecy and was retired from Belton Industries. He was a member of Belton Masonic Lodge 130. Mr. Hamilton was dedicated to his faith, family and friends. He enjoyed attending family cookouts, working in his yard, and eating out at local restaurants with his loving wife. He loved spending time with his faithful black lab mix, Corky, and his great-grand puppy, Connor.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 40 years, Claudine Peeples Hamilton of the home; a son, Jimmy Griffin, Sr., and wife, Teresa, of Anderson; 2 daughters, Nancy Payne and husband, Travis, of Belton, Patricia Hayes of Anderson; 5 grandchildren, Billy Hayes, Jason Payne, Tonya Walters (John), Jimmy Griffin, Jr. (Mandy), and Nathan Payne (Haley); 7 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Jordan and Kaitlyn Hayes, Ethan and Ella Grace Walters, and Carson and Parker Griffin; 4 sisters, Lela Turner, Marie Roberts, Versille Head, and Gerry Mooney.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Talmadge, Junior and Virgil Hamilton; son-in-law, Douglas Hayes; and grand-daughter, Claudia Ryan Payne.
A funeral service honoring and celebrating the life of Dewey Hamilton will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 11 AM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Pastor Keith Crocker officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will be at the home of Travis and Nancy Payne, 100 Payne Lane, Belton, and will receive friends at McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 6 PM until 8 PM.
Donations in memory of Mr. Hamilton may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621, or Honea Path Church of God of Prophecy, PO Box 469, Honea Path, SC 26954.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.