Francis "Charlie"

Patrick Hamilton

Charlie Hamilton 81, of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Maumee passed away on May 13, 2015. He was born September 19, 1933, to James and Lucille (Cochoit) Hamilton in Ft. Wayne, IN. After graduating from Libbey High School in 1951, Charlie joined the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War. On August 14, 1957, he married the love of his life, the late Patricia Becker. Charlie retired from Lucas County as an electrician in 1991 after years of service at the Rec Center, various quarries, Mud Hen games and Children's Wonderland. After retirement he and Pat made Las Vegas their forever home.
Charlie loved sports and participated in many softball and bowling leagues over the years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Maumee and the American Legion Post in Whitehouse. He was a very loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He proudly attended the graduations and weddings of all his children and grandchildren. He will be sorely missed and always cherished. Charlie's smile and laughter were contagious – his positive outlook was a gift.
Charlie is survived by his children, Lee Anne (Bob) Jagodzinski of Dundee, MI; Danny (Carol) Hamilton of Toledo, OH; Diane (Randy) McAtee of Dayton, OH; Carol (Bill) O'Brien-Owen of Delaware, OH; Mickey Hamilton of Holland, OH and Beth Kerekes of Toledo, OH; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, parents and brothers, James, Joseph and John Hamilton.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 21, 2015 beginning at 3:00 p.m. with A Celebration of Life ceremony at 7:30 p.m., Foth - Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo OH 43623 with Deacon Trevor Fernandes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the America Lung Association or Paws & Whiskers Cat Shelter. Arrangements by Castillo Funeral Home & Cremation