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John B. Hamilton

March 21, 1960 — December 4, 2021

Battle Creek

John Bryan Hamilton, 61, of Battle Creek, passed away on December 4, 2021, at Bronson Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1960, to Richard and Evelyn (Samson) Hamilton in Marshall, MI. John was a graduate of Marshall High School, Class of 1978. On September 29, 1979, he married Doreen Hawkins.

John bought his own truck and proudly formed D.L. Hamilton Trucking. He previously worked for Horton Farms and Avery Leasing. John was heavily involved in the FFA, loved antique tractors, going to the races as well as the truck & tractor pulls, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

John is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Doreen; three sons, Brian (Melanie) Hawkins of Pleasant Lake, MI, Bruce (Amanda) Hamilton of Albion, MI, Brent (Rebekah) Hamilton of Battle Creek, MI; five grandchildren, Taylor, Ty, Jade, Zane and Luke; mother, Evelyn Hamilton; two sisters, Marilyn (Jim) Rush and Betty Hamilton. He was preceded in death by Father, Richard S. Hamilton.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 11, 2021, 2:00pm - 6:00pm & Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 11:00am until the time of the funeral service at 12:00pm at Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services, 723 US Hwy 27 N, Marshall, Michigan, 49068 with Jacob Washburn officiating. A graveside service will follow at Porter Cemetery in Convis Township.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Henry Ford Transplant Institute - Center for Living Donation or The Marshall FFA Chapter and assistance is available at the funeral home. You may also visit https://www.kempffuneralhomes.com to view the online obituary, sign the guest book, or leave messages for the family.

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Visitation

Sunday, December 12, 2021

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services

723 US Highway 27 North, Marshall, MI 49068

Funeral Service

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services

723 US Highway 27 North, Marshall, MI 49068

Graveside Service

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Porter Cemetery of Convis Township

, Marshall, MI 49068

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