Everett Lee Hamilton

Everett went on his last fishing trip on April 16, 2024. He was born to Cleade and France Hamilton in Galena, Kansas, at home on September 4, 1942.

He is survived by his wife Myrna whom he was married to for 61 years and together over 65 years and forever high school sweethearts. Two daughters, Barbara Moore of Berryville, AR, and Shannon Farr of Shell knob MO. His Grandchildren are Sean & Andrea Moore, Lorinda, Saber & Alex, Crystal & Allen, and Ron Jr & Heather. Great-grandchildren Mickey, JaMee, Selene, Rayane, Lestat, Lucian, Douglas, Eilan, Keegan, Samson, Tobias, Lilly, and Colton. He was loved by many, and he held many titles for those people who held him close to his heart they would call him Dad, Papa, Grandpa, and Uncle.

Preceded in his death are his parents Cleade and France, brothers Len and Lewis, son-in-law Dennis his special friend Ron, and his daughter Libby Jo January of this year.

Everett served six years in the Army Reserve and then moved on to managing a mobile service station on the Kansas Turnpike in Kansas. He then moved and bought a motel and campground on 112 Hwy in Skyview for eight years. Everett then got into law enforcement with the Barry County Sheriff's Department. He served with the Department from 1990 - 2010 working aside Ralph Hendrix and Mickey Epperly.

Everett loved to do things with his family when his daughters played softball. He was always there as the umpire at all their games. He was an honorary Girl Scout as he enjoyed the outdoors and camping. One of his favorite outdoor activities is fishing and even cooking the fish that he caught. As a family, we did a lot of traveling around the country and had so many amazing memories as a family.

A memorial service will be held May 5, 2024, at 1 pm at the CCC camp at Shell Knob MO. Lunch will be served, and the family asks if a covered dish can be provided. All friends and family are welcome.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory.