John E. Hamilton

John E. Hamilton, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Rosewalk at Lutherwoods Assisted Living in Indianapolis.

He was born December 30, 1940, in Johnson County, the son of Henry W.W. and Opal Marie (Routier) Hamilton. In 1968, John married Marcine L. Wilson, and she preceded him in death on February 25, 2024.

John is survived by his son, Christopher Hamilton and wife, Dawn, of Arcadia, Florida; step-daughters, Brenda Duckwall of Georgia, and Patricia Johnson of Ohio; brothers, Robert Hamilton of Cumberland, and David Hamilton and wife, Kathy, of Brownsburg; sister-in-law, Jean Hamilton; granddaughters, Brooke Hamilton, Chelsea Duckwall and Ellen White; three great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janet Hodge; and brother, Ralph Hamilton.

In 1958, John graduated from Triton Central High School.

He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era, in 1965-1966.

John was a member of the former New Life United Methodist Church.

He retired in 1992, after over 25 years of service, from Detroit Deisel Turbine.

John was a member of the United Automobile Workers local.

He enjoyed tending to his garden, and watching golf and auto racing.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at London Cemetery, 7474 N. London Road, Fairland, Indiana 46126, family and friends may gather one-half hour prior. Military graveside services conducted by the local military committee. Rev. Richard Brendan will officiate the service.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 90, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9929 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten, Island, NY 10306.

Online condolences may be shared with John’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com