He was born in Carlisle, PA and came to Brevard County in 1986. He was a retired proprietor in Direct Satellite Television.
Survivors include his son; Dennis C. Hamilton, step-daughter; Karrie Weaver (Brian ) Heyhurst, parents; Charles and Sondra Hamilton, brother; Michael Hamilton, sister; Brenda (William) Shirley, niece; Jamie Oden and her children; Caleb and Kenslee, nephew; Brandon (Heather) Shirley and his 2 children; Brentley and Liam and 3 step grandchildren; Brian, Kailee and Mason. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Ray and Hazel Schaffner and George and Grace Hamilton.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 12-1pm with a service to follow at 1pm, at The Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 US HWY 1, Rockledge, FL 32955.
Donations in Dennis’ memory may be made to The ALS Foundation Florida Chapter, 3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619, or the The American Diabetes Association, 2290 Lucian Way, #230, Maitland, FL 32751.