Ryan E. Hamilton: 1975 – 2010
Ryan E. Hamilton, 34, a former resident of Churubusco and more recently of Fort Wayne, was pronounced dead on arrival on Thursday morning, January 28, 2010, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne after being found unresponsive at his home.
Born in Bluffton on March 21, 1975, he was the son of Robert E. and Sandra J. (Lacoax) Hamilton. He moved with his family to Churubusco from Uniondale in 1985, and graduated from Carroll High School in 1994. For the past few years he had been employed by Anthony Wayne Services in Fort Wayne.
The surviving relatives include his father and step-mother Robert E. and Etta Hamilton of Churubusco; his brother Chad Hamilton of Fort Wayne; two step-sisters Paula (Scott) Hunsberger of Churubusco and Erica (George) Gebhart of Albion; two grandmothers Pat Lacoax of Fort Wayne and Jane Hamilton of Bluffton; six nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his mother Sandra J. (Lacoax) Hamilton on January 25, 1991.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. on Monday, February 1, 2010, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Paul Arnold, pastor of Columbia City United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Sunday from 2 to 6 p. m., or one hour prior to the service Monday.
Interment will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc., 2869 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845.
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January 29th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I am very sorry to hear of Ryans passing. Bob and Etta, your family and your friendship means a lot to me. Aaron
January 30th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
So sorry to hear about your grandson, Jane. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Mary Kizer
January 31st, 2010 at 12:04 am
Robert, Etta and Family,
I am deeply saddened after hearing about Ryan’s passing. I remember his kind heart and it is an honor to have known him. My sincere condolences go out to all of you and I pray for peace as you mourn his loss but celebrate his eternal life.
God Bless,
Shannon England Young
January 31st, 2010 at 12:39 am
What a sweet person Ryan was. I didn’t know him really well, but what I did know was that he was a really friendly and special person. I pray that your family looks to Christ for comfort and peace. May you find that comfort in His word. “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain.” Rev. 21:4 “I pray that you… will have the power to understand the greatness of Christ’s love- how wide and how long and how high and how deep that love is.” Eph. 3:18 I will be lifting your family up in prayer.
February 1st, 2010 at 9:40 am
Bob, Etta and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ryan’s death. We will keep all of you in our prayers for strength during the days and months ahead.
February 4th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Bob,
I was so sorry to hear of Ryan’s death. I remember all the hours I spent babysitting. Although I had not seen Ryan for many years he and Chad both hold a special place in my heart.