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Hamilton, Robert Lisle

March 10, 1926 –
 August 12, 2016

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dadfam1944dadnavydad2Robert Lisle Hamilton, 90, passed away August 12, 2016. Born March 10, 1926, in Palmer, Texas, “Bobby” was very drawn to world events and followed all activities of the Allied Forces during World War II while in high school. On a wall map in the local Palmer Post Office, he tracked Allied movements and victories for local residents. This map became quite the conversation piece for town locals and anyone who came to the post office to pick up mail, buy stamps, or mail packages. In 1943, at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy. After basic training in Chicago, he transferred to Norfolk where he was assigned to the U.S.S. CORE CVE 13, an Escort Carrier class ship, whose primary assignments involved patrolling the North Atlantic to search for and destroy German U-Boats. Honorably discharged in 1946 as Photographer’s Mate, he returned to the North Texas area. In 1948, he met and married Rosemary Merritt of Dallas, and they had two children. During this time he worked for Sherwin-Williams Paints in the credit department and later became Assistant Vice President at Mercantile National Bank in Dallas where he retired in 1983. After leaving the bank, he owned self-service carwashes and then became a home builder in the Waxahachie area – something he had always wanted to do. He is survived by his loving sons, Scott Hamilton and wife Barbara of Rowlett; Phil Hamilton and his wife Joan of Dallas; two grandchildren, Justin Hamilton of Venice, CA and Jordan Hamilton of Portland, OR; sister Lynn Runnels and her husband Norman of Hot Springs, AR; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Rosemary in 1983, wife Patsy Jane Connor Hamilton in 2003, and two sisters – Freddie Cox of Palmer and Hazel Eskridge of Arlington. A private family service will be held at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HonorFlightDFW.org. Arrangements are under the direction of: ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home 10116 E. NW Highway Dallas, Texas 75238 214.340.8008

    Lynn Hamilton Runnels
    20 Aug 2016
    12:15pm

    I have good memories of my “big brother” growing up. He always loved movies and found a projector to show cartoons on the side of our house. I “always” had to pay a penny to him like everyone else, or I didn’t get to see the cartoon! I can remember him coming home on leave from the Navy when our father passed away. He was always there to help my mom. We got to have a good visit and talk about our Lord the week before he passed away. I’ll treasure that time as he was having a good day. Our thoughts are with my nephews during this sad time. Love you Bob, Lynn & Norm

    Shelley Arrington
    20 Aug 2016
    3:12pm

    Uncle Bob was always so sweet. I especially remember his laugh:) I was always so proud that he served in WWII. My mom, Lynn, has always been so proud of her big brother. Blessings to you and your families, Scott and Phil, during this time. love you, Shelley

    Vicki Minden
    22 Aug 2016
    7:37am

    I always enjoyed hearing the stories about your dad. Phil, you were a good son to your dad and took good care of him these past few years. I know you will miss him. Condolences to you and your family.

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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