The late Eric George Hamilton has been hailed as a compassionate man, a leader in his family and as a role model. His attributes were stated at a thanksgiving service on Sunday, November 2, before he was laid to rest at the Walkerswood Cemetery, St Ann. The service for his life was held at Moneague College Auditorium, Moneague, St Ann.
Mr Hamilton who was an outstanding, self-made business died October 3, age 64 years.
The first lesson was read by Mr Hamilton’s grandchildren followed by a selection by the Mount Zion church choir. The second selection was done by Andrea Hamilton, niece; and the third selection by Sylvia Lewis also a niece of Mr Hamilton.
The remembrance was done by Clarice Hamilton, Mr Hamilton’s sister who reminded grieving relatives and friends that her brother was the ‘boss’ of the family. She said: “At birth, Daddy held him in his hand and said ‘You are the boss of the family’. So said, so done. He was the boss of the family. From then, everybody called him ‘boss man’ and no one can say he never helped them unless they never asked. He would sometimes say no and then later come back and ask ‘whe yuh did a say again’ and help and advise you with whatever it was you wanted.”
Tributes were done by nieces Jolliet Taylor, Even Rhoden and Antonette Hamilton. The latter said: “I admired so much about him. Peanut porridge was his favourite, we love you uncle and we thank you for making such invaluable impact on our lives. We thank you for providing such lovely memories. We thank you for being a stalwart a positive role model and your light shun so bright that all of us could see the goodness and the kindness and the love of the Lord.” Niece Annakay Lewis also gave a tribute after which open tributes were done by other members of the family.
The eulogy was presented by Even Rhoden accompanied by Clarice Hamilton after which the sermon was done by Bishop D. Grant. Also officiating were overseer A. Campbell and elder O. Costley.
Mr Hamilton laves to mourn: son George, sister Clarice, five grand children, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
The ceremony ended with a prayer for the bereaved family and a recessional hymn.
