Carl Franklin Hamilton

Carl Franklin Hamilton, 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, November 17, at his home. Carl was born in Cleveland on February 5, 1942 a son of the late C. L. & Florence Maddux Hamilton. He was a 6th generation Bradley Countian. Carl was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church and loved attending there. He loved singing and could “Sing Like A Bird”. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. Carl worked in the early 70’s for his brothers at the Hamilton Food Center. After leaving the food center he went on and worked with his brother Jackie for 20 plus years in the car business. Lastly before retirement, he worked in the maintenance department for TDOT for 23 years.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers Jackie L. Hamilton and Loye V. Hamilton, one sister in law Jacqueline Hamilton and two brothers in law Mike Pierce and John P. Eldridge.

Carl leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 44 years Eva Ann Hamilton, one daughter Stephanie Ann Hamilton, three sisters Frances Pierce, Joye Goodner (Jim) and Juanita Eldridge, one brother Bill Hamilton (Debra), sister in law Sharon Hamilton, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at North Cleveland Baptist Church 2815 N Ocoee Street in Cleveland, TN. A celebration of Carl’s life will follow at 12:00 PM at the church with Dr. Jay McCluskey officiating.

Interment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens with his nephews Mike Pierce, David Goodner, Jeff Eldridge, Rob Hamilton, Joel Goodner, Matt Hamilton and Brad Hamilton serving as pallbearers.

You are encouraged to share a memory of the Carl and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with Carl’s arrangements.