Mr. John Curtis Hamilton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

HAMILTON, Mr. John - Age 71, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 in Battle Creek, MI. Family hour 1:30 PM Friday, May 13, 2022 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2:00 PM , Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Funeral Home, 1:30 PM Friday. Mr. Hamilton will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 1:00PM-6:00 PM Thursday. Mr. John Curtis “Boot” Hamilton was born February 14, 1951 in Lisbon, Louisiana, the son of Richard and Lucile (West) Hamilton. John was a resident of Battle Creek, MI. He graduated from Flint Northwestern High School, “Class of 1969.” John furthered his education and received an Associate Degree from Jackson Community College in General Studies and Substance Abuse. He was employed at Grand Blanc Metal Center, a division of General Motors Corporation and later worked for Collins and Aikins of Manchester until their closing in 2002. John loved spending time with family and friends especially his grandkids. He never met a stranger and always had good conversation for everyone. John also loved to think he could beat anyone in cards and pitch to the line. Mr. John Curtis “Boot” Hamilton leaves to cherish his memory: 2 daughters, Curtice (Bruce) Kendrick and Bejeha (Edward) Quesada, all of Battle Creek, MI; grandchildren, Jahaun Kendrick, Tabriece Kendrick, Diaz Quesada, Toyedda Williams, Edward Quesada, Matteo Quesada and Gian Quesada; great-grandson, John Jones; sister, Maedella Hamilton-Miles of Albion, MI; a host of nieces including special niece, Michelle (Calvin Jr.) Brewer; a host of nephews including 3 special nephews, Curtis Tyrone Dean, Fred Hamilton and Tylo Hamilton; aunt, Della Mae Walker of San Francisco, CA; a host of cousins including special cousins, Hattie Mae Buggs, Floria Crockett, and David Henry; special cousin, Rosalyn Hamilton; 2 sisters-in-law, Erma Collins of Oklahoma City, OK and Janet Hamilton of Flushing, MI; 2 brothers-in-law, Bobbie Jo Collins of Georgia and Emerson Perry of Flint; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Jerome “Doc” Maddox, William Holloway, Honey and Lori. Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Hamilton; son, John C. Hamilton II; granddaughter, Tabraiyah Kendrick; father, Richard Hamilton; mother, Lucile West Hamilton; brothers, Fred Hamilton and Richard Hamilton Jr.; niece, Sockti Hamilton; along with numerous cousins. The family would like to express special thanks to Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, Bronson-Battle Creek, the Galloway, Ford, Callahan, Perry and Warren families, EMT Service and Pastor Chad Galloway.

Mr. John Curtis Hamilton

February 14, 1951 - April 29, 2022