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Hamilton, Charles "Chuck" Don

April 18, 1935 –
 September 18, 2016

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Charles Don “Chuck” Hamilton, age 81, of Plano, Texas (formerly of Amarillo and Phillips, Texas) was called home by The Lord on September 18, 2016, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. He was a member of the Class of 1953 of Phillips High School. He was an accomplished international businessman who ran businesses in the USA and Europe. He was God’s faithful servant for his entire life, an accomplished golfer, thinker, friend and beloved family patriarch. We called him “Charles,” “Pop” or “Popsy.” Pop was born during the dust-bowl depression days of the Texas Panhandle. He was the youngest and only boy in a family of 3 kids. He grew up in the oil-company town of Phillips, Texas, in a house later moved on a truck to the red-dirt hills between the Canadian River and old Indian lands north of Amarillo, where he graduated from high school. His house was so small he had to  sleep on the enclosed patio of his parent’s house, where his bed was wheeled out of the way every morning so the room could be used as the family dining room. While in high school, he heard a barber-shop quartet, which affected him deeply. He enlisted 3 buddies and started his own quartet, called “The Gruesome Groaners,” who were eventually invited to Fort Worth to sing on the Ted Mack radio program. Along the way, at age 16, he saw a beautiful dancer at a talent show at nearby Borger High School named Marion Carole Kimball, and he made sure to meet her. They remained together the rest of their lives. Pop graduated from University of North Texas (formerly NTSU) with a Biology Degree after 2 years in the Army. He wanted to be a dentist, but God had other plans for him. He worked nights at Texas Instruments in his last 2 years of college to support his growing family. He started his professional career with IBM in West Texas, first Midland then Lubbock and Amarillo. Eventually he and his family moved to Dallas where he also became involved in commercial real estate and the telecommunications business. Eventually he became a Senior VP of Honeywell, and then left Honeywell and Dallas to London, England, to run the European operations of a company based in Incline Village, NV (Lake Tahoe). After several years running the European operations from London, he moved to Lake Tahoe to become CEO of the entire company worldwide, and took the company public. After retiring from that company, he returned to Dallas and became a valued consultant to businesses around the world. Throughout his life Pop was a leader, forward-thinker, and source of wisdom for many people. If you knew Pop, you loved him; and if he knew you, he loved you. He was slow to anger, knowledgeable about virtually every subject, and cared about people deeply and sincerely. He loved to share ideas with others, especially relating to his faith, and always had ideas which were well-informed and useful to others. For a West Texas boy who didn’t even have his own bedroom, very little help, a head start in life or road map, he achieved amazing things through his own ingenuity, character and drive. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marion Carole Hamilton nee Kimball; his son Chuck and his fiancé Pam Payne of Flower Mound, TX; son Richard and his partner Debbie Close of London, England; his daughter Anne Finkel and her husband Mike Finkel of Carrollton, TX; and his grandchildren Ilyssa Kimball Hamilton, Chase Hamilton, Madelyn Hamilton, and Max Finkel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hamilton and Dora Berline Hamilton (of Phillips, TX), and his sisters Charlene Talley and Jenny Johnston (both of Phillips, TX). There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, September 23, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Prestonwood Baptist Church Chapel, 6801 W. Park Blvd, Plano, TX, (972) 820-5000. There will be a graveyard service and military honors ceremony at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Arlington, TX, on Monday, September 26, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to The MISSION of Christ’s Church Inc., 16970 Dallas Pkwy., Suite 550, Dallas, Texas 75248, www.themissionofchristschurch.com. Please visit http://charleshamilton.weebly.com/ to see more images of Chuck’s amazing life and legacy.   Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas  75252 214-306-6700 14359161_10154527603357292_7908848331201183712_n cc golf tux  

    Gracie Cantera
    21 Sep 2016
    12:03pm

    Heartfelt condolences to your precious family. God rest your kind soul.

    Milli Troxell Falsone
    21 Sep 2016
    1:10pm

    Charles was always the center of any family gathering – so cheerful and always glad to see you! Such a nice man…Love to everyone,

    Milli Troxell Falsone

    Marian M. King
    21 Sep 2016
    1:40pm

    Reg and I love you and Carole. We will join you soon. Celebrate!

    Tom Trigg
    21 Sep 2016
    2:22pm

    Chas… One of the best .All your brothers of the LCA Black shirt round table at the Cake club will miss your soul. Bless

    Sherrie and Steve Brown (UK)
    21 Sep 2016
    3:14pm

    Steve and I only met Charles once while he and Carole were staying with Richard and Debi in the UK. A lovely lovely man. A real gentleman and they’re aren’t many of those around. Following this first meeting a ‘Skype’call over Christmas while staying with Richard and Debi left us chatting about Charles for some time after, commenting on how genuine he was with his kind words. We know he will be sadly missed by how fondly those here speak of him. We’re very honoured to have made his acquaintance and send all our love to your family.

    James & Johnna Burton
    21 Sep 2016
    5:18pm

    Charles was a man who allowed Christ to overflow in every word and every activity. We are saddened that we will miss the Celebration of Life Service.

    Buzz Roman
    21 Sep 2016
    5:27pm

    Chuck is a mighty man of God!

    44 years ago as a baby Christian I had the blessing of Chuck discipling me. His love of the Lord and love of The WORD OF God — Jesus was life changing. He taught me how to pray, how to study the Word, how to memorize Scripture. He saw his career as a Spiritual endeavor!

    He was truly an amdassador for Christ wherever he went.

    No telling how many men’s lives were forever changed by Chucks ministry.

    Really look forward to eternity with Chuck!

    Love ya man!

    No telling how

    Firoza
    21 Sep 2016
    8:42pm

    When I got the news of Charles in the middle of my night, tears just started rolling down, saw Charles Birthday video this Happy man enjoying with his wife, family & friends. Charles I carry good memories of yours jovial, caring & always a smile on your face. My deepest condolence to my dear friend Carole, family & friends

    Firoza
    21 Sep 2016
    9:09pm

    When I got the news of Charles in the middle of my night, Trears just started rolling down.i kept watchingCharles Birthday video on my cel, This Happy man enjoying with his wife, family & friends.charles I always Have good memories of yours as jovial, caring, & a smile on your face.my deepest condolence to my dear friend Carole, family & friends. Take Care
    Firoza

    Jan Feaster
    22 Sep 2016
    8:39am

    Chuck hired me 35 years ago, little did I know that he would become such a great mentor and friend. He always had time to share his wisdom and friendship with Rick, Aly and me!! The world will miss you and my family will miss you terribly!!

    Eugene 2
    24 Sep 2016
    1:21pm

    Popsie will surely be missed…he always had a warm smile and hint of shenanigans in his eyes! I feel lucky to have known him even as an acquaintance. Parker & I send our love & hugs to all of your extended family & I will no doubt “play one for Charles” as soon as I can. XO

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