George "Pete"

R Hamilton

George "Pete" R. Hamilton died Monday June 18, 2012 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg at the age of 84. He was born November 10, 1927 in Bristol, VA to Harry and Rachel (Hayton) Hamilton. Pete moved to Toledo in his childhood and he graduated from Libbey High School. Pete married Patricia Glass on November 18, 1950.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War and remained in the US Army Reserve until being honorably discharged in 1966. Pete was an automotive mechanic operating various Mobile service stations as well as owning his own. For many years, he and his wife lived in Clearwater, FL where they successfully owned and operated Page One Printing
He is preceded in death by his brother Harold Hamilton and is survived by his wife of 61 yrs. Pat; son Patrick; daughter Robin (David) Benn; grandsons Christopher James (Katie) Benn and Daniel Robert; sister Carol (Kenneth) Bucher; brother Norman (Sharon) Hamilton and numerous nieces and nephews.
Known for many things throughout life, it was his quiet kindness that will leave the largest impression for all that were able to spend time with him.
Family and friends may call at the Foth – Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 Sylvania Ave. (Between Monroe St. & Talmadge Rd.) Friday from 2 – 8 PM where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM.
The family prefers memorial tributes be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.