Gene Hamilton, 82, transitioned to heaven June 29th, 2020 at Garden Terrace in Overland Park, KS.
He was born Oct. 24th 1938, grew up in Kingman, KS, with his parents Harry and Bellma Hamilton.
Gene attended Kingman High School where he was an active athlete, Boy Scout and proudly earned the designation of Eagle Scout. He was the Kingman Pool Manager, Police Officer in both Kingman and Emporia, KS. Later was the VP of Marketing for Nickerson Farms in Omaha, NE, Country Kitchen Restaurant Owner in Fort Scott, KS, New York Life Insurance Salesman, and a very skilled Fisherman, Golfer, Woodworker, and Gardener.
He married his High School sweetheart, Janis Kostner on August 22nd, 1959.
Gene is survived by his wife Janis, their two daughters and husbands Kris & Darren, Michelle & Patrick, Granddaughters Kassi, Katie, and Julie, Brother Walter Burt. He is preceded in death by his twin sister Jeanette.
Family to hold a private grave side service at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, KS.
A virtual Memorial Service will be held August 22nd, 2020 via online video at 10:00am (CST), the family will be available to receive visitors online after services until 1:00pm. Please email HamiltonFamilyMemorial@gmail.com for a link to be sent to your email to attend and visit with family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to care for Gene's disabled Granddaughter, Julie Burke. Checks to be made out to Julie Burke, and sent in c/o Livingston Funeral Home 1830 N Main St, Kingman, KS 67068