Edgar James Hamilton, Sr, son of the late Edna Barnes Hamilton-Woods and Thomas James Hamilton was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the third of four children. His family instilled in him that a sound education is a must.
Edgar accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Edward Brown at New Sunlight Baptist Church. He faithfully believed until he fell asleep in death on January 27, 2023.
Kindergarten, elementary and junior high education provided a firm foundation. He is a member of the McKinley Senior High School Class of 1961; Southern University Baton Rouge, LA Class of 1965 (B.S.). Edgar migrated to Chicago, Illinois afterwards to utilize the foundational skills.
The rewards for investing in education were wide ranging in the Chicagoland area; he was a librarian, career counselor and teacher. Furthermore, he engaged in diverse service-oriented opportunities; as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Xi Lambda Chapter, Chicago, IL (1978), a Prince Hall Mason, 33 Scottish Rite Masons, and a Shriner.
Edgar furthered his education, becoming a member of the Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, Class of 1975 (M.A.). He advanced to educational administration and supervision, serving as Deputy Superintendent of Educational Service Region of Cook County. He retired as a School Principal.
Edgar returned to Baton Rouge, after 36 years, to care for his ailing mother. He was a member of New Sunlight Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He continually taught and enjoyed sharing knowledge and wisdom during discussions with family, especially his sons, grandson, and nephews.
He is survived by his son, Edgar James Hamilton, Jr., Baton Rouge; son and daughter-in-law, Reginald Felix and Teresa Hamilton, State College, Pennsylvania; grandson, Reginald Jordan Diante Hamilton, Indianapolis, Indiana; wife, Doris Pitcher-Hamilton, Green Pond, South Carolina; nephews Robert James and Richard Wayne Hamilton, Houston, Texas; and many more family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents Edna Barnes Hamilton-Woods and Thomas James Hamilton; stepfather, David Woods; sisters, Lois C. Bell Anderson and Dianne Lena Hamilton; brother, Verta Reece “Fleet” Robert Hamilton; niece, Mary Jo Hamilton; nephews, Dwight and Graylin Bell; and maternal grandparents, Arthur Barns and Mary Peters.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at New Sunlight Baptist Church, Baton Rouge from 10:00 am until service time at 11:00 am. A repass at New Sunlight Baptist Church will immediately follow the church service and burial will take place at a later date due to weather. Central Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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