Hamilton, Gary 'Gomer' Lee

Gary “Gomer” Lee Hamilton of Conesville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at the Mercy Iowa City. A memorial service will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 30, at the Grace United Church of Christ with Pastor Rick Crooks officiating. Friends may call from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family.

Gary is survived by his wife, Joyce Hamilton; two daughters, Claire Marie and Anna Jo Hamilton of Conesville; mother, Deloris Hamilton; father and stepmother, Marvin and Betty Hamilton; brother, Larry Suiter; and stepbrothers, Keith and Ron Lawrence, all of Columbus Junction, Brian Lawrence of Washington, D.C., and Steve Lawrence of Johnston.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and brother, Donnie Suiter.

Gary Lee Hamilton was born June 6, 1963, in Washington, Iowa, to Marvin Lee and Deloris (Hills) Hamilton. Gary was a former city council member and mayor of Conesville. He also served on the Conesville Volunteer Fire Department. “Gomer” enjoyed spending time with family, especially Sunday night suppers and coffee at Aunt Mary's. He loved fishing, hunting, motocross, hare scramble races and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. But mostly Gary enjoyed being with his girls; teaching them how to hunt, fish, ride dirt bikes and especially teaching them to live in the moment and not to worry about tomorrow.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family.

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Published in The Gazette Sept. 27, 2011.