Harold Hamilton, 85
June 2, 1925 — July 22, 2010
He was born June 2, 1925 in Niles to Fred Lee Hamilton and Fern V. (Penwell) Hamilton. He moved from Niles to Dowagiac three years ago.
Harold sold Hamilton & Arrick in 1980 after 35 years, and the company became Arrick’s Decor in Niles.
He married Betty Lou (Knapp) Hamilton on June 30, 1945 in Niles. Harold and Betty celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last month.
Harold is survived by a son, Ted (Jane) Hamilton, of Dexter, Mich.; two daughters, Charlotte (William) Hart, of Okemos, Mich. and Susan Candy, of Cromwell, Conn.; grandchildren, Emily Stratton, Melanie Hamilton, Laura Hamilton and Kyle Hamilton; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Hamilton, who died April 4, 1954; a grandson, William Hart II, who died May 19, 1997; and a brother, Robert Hamilton, who died Dec. 23, 1992.
The family will gather privately for services at a later date.
Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
There will be no visitation.
Arrangements were made by Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the donor’s choice
Niles Daily Star, Published 7:36pm Friday, July 23, 2010