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Cary Knox Hamilton

August 24, 1943 — January 18, 2015

Cary Knox Hamilton, age 71 of 525 Bermuda Drive, Eden, NC passed away at his home on Sunday morning, January 18, 2015.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with Military Honors performed by the Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard on the front lawn following the service.

Mr. Hamilton was born August 24, 1943 in Lumberton, NC to the late Oscar and Violet Byrd Hamilton. Cary graduated from Lumberton High School Class of 1961. He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Cuban Missle Crisis. He received an Associate Degree in Business from Averett University. Cary attended the Leaksville United Methodist Church and was a former member of Providence Baptist Church. He retired from Miller Brewing after 27 years of service. Cary enjoyed being on the water and in the sun, where he was an avid fisherman and boater. His greatest joy was being known as "Pa" by his adored grandchildren.

Surviving are wife, Gail Coleman Hamilton of the home; daughters, Pam Barham and husband Mike, Tammy Alcorn and husband Rick and Lisa Edwards and husband Jeff ; grandchildren, Cameran Doss and husband Dan, Mackenzie Barham, Matthew Alcorn, Kerri Leigh Edwards and Lindsey Edwards all of Eden; brothers, Raymond Hamilton of Lumberton, Stuart Hamilton of Supply, John Hamilton and wife Lynn of Fairmont and Phillip Hamilton and wife Myra of Wilmington.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 - 2 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home.

The family would like to express their appriciation to Dr. Dhruv Vyas for the friendship and support he gave to Cary.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Habitat for Humanity, 249 The Boulevard, Eden, NC 27288 or online at http://www.habitat.org/support/giftfromtheheart.aspx

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
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