James Allen Hamilton

James Allen Hamilton (aka James Aloicious P. Coletrain Hamilton) Was born to Joseph Clarence Hamilton and Grace Iona (Van Winkle) Swanson on March 28, 1945. He served in the United States Navy 1963-1969 (USS Boxer LPH-4, During Vietnam War). James was honored to serve this great country! He married the love of his life, Judith Kay Cunningham on July 10, 1965. “In Sickness and Health, until Death do us part” was vital to them! Jim was Plant Manager at Boyd Construction 48 years and considered them family. Jim went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 03, 2024. He loved the Lord and his family. Never saw a stranger, just someone to talk to. If you needed prayer or words of encouragement, he was there. If you didn’t need the words of encouragement, he still provided them. His hugs were amazing and plentiful. A wonderful husband, great dad, substitute dad, grandpa, and great grandpa, amazing provider, Pastor-encourager, and friend. Friendship extended beyond time and distance. James taught Sunday School for 40 years, loving to share God’s word. He truly LOVED people! Many of Jim’s favorite past times and hobbies were: being with his family, being with his church family, fishing, reading the Bible himself and to his wonderful wife daily, Sams Club visits every other to every day, woodworking, refinishing antiques, praying, and photography. In his last days of life, he was still leading people to the Lord and singing praises. While incoherent, he was singing “Jesus is the sweetest name I know” specifically “and He’s just the same as His lovely name”. One of Jim’s favorite songs was “The Lighthouse” by Ronnie Hinson, and Jim was a lighthouse leading people to the safety of the Lord. He is preceded in death by both his mother; Grace Iona (Van Winkle) Swanson, father; Joseph Clarence Hamilton, step-father; Earl Allen Swanson, step-mother; Helma Hamilton, father-in-law; James Eli Cunningham, mother-in-law; Ida May Cunningham, sister-in-law; Donna Hogue, brother-in-law; George Cunningham, grandchild; Charles Robert Hamilton, nieces; Tina, Tammie, Cindy, and nephew; Terry. Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judith Kay (Cunningham) Hamilton, sisters; Joyce (Harold) Fifield, Ruth (Jim) Matthews, Kathie Runnion and sister-in-law; Catherine Cunningham. Children; Allen (Michelle) Hamilton of Hobart, Indiana, Beth (Carl) Ziegler of Brighton, Illinois, Jamie (Fabio) Tomé of Chesterton, Indiana, Dawn (Jeff) Rucklos of Chesterton, Indiana, Jason (Jen) Hamilton of Portage,Indiana. Grandchildren; Ryan (Devynn) Hamilton, Pedro (Gessica) Thome, James (Bethany) Ziegler, Dustin McCowan, Brittany Rucklos, Travis (Lucy) Ziegler, Seth (Victoria) Hamilton, Hunter (Audrey) Rucklos, Maria Thome, Connor Rucklos, Brooke Phelps, Noah Hamilton, Jorie Phelps, Amber (Tom) Krause, Jeremy Rucklos, and Kaylin Hamilton and great grandchildren; Lara, Bryson, Theo, Esbrook, Elijah, Elias, Adalynn, Emilia, Maddox, Wren, Alora, Remarie, Mason, Luka and Baby Hamilton, and many nephews and nieces. To know Jim was to love him! He’d love for you all to know Jesus as well. Donations can be made to: “Kingdom Builders” (Missions program) Hobart Assembly of God 7545 E. Ridge Road Hobart, IN 46342 https://hobartag.churchcenter.com/giving Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street Hobart, Indiana Visitation: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm Funeral: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 11:00 am followed by graveside at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Indiana Officiating: Pastor Ryan McDowell (Hobart Assembly of God)

James Allen Hamilton

March 28, 1945 - April 3, 2024