Willard Dotson Hamilton, Jr. died on September 18, 2022, at the age of 75 with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA and later resided in Lafayette, LA with his wife Mary McCrory Hamilton. Willard will be remembered for his love of all sports and animals. Some of Willard’s happiest times were spent at his camp with family on Lake St. John in Ferriday, LA. Willard graduated from Lee High school 1965 and from LSU in 1969. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Willard spent his professional career working as a CPA.
He is survived by his daughter Rosemary Hamilton Sweeney and husband Joe Sweeney of Pilot Point, TX; his Stepdaughter Katherine Craven Campbell and her husband John Campbell of Austin, TX; and his grandchildren Taylor Sweeney, Jackson Lee, and Anna Lee. He is also survived by his sister Gwynne Hamilton Pecue and her husband Petty Pecue of Prairieville, LA; and his nephews Preston Pecue and his wife Perla Pecue, and Casey Pecue all of Baton Rouge, LA.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary McCrory Hamilton of Lafayette, LA; his parents Winnie King Hamilton and Willard Hamilton, Sr. of Baton Rouge, LA, and his sister Rose Mary Hamilton all of Baton Rouge, LA; and his stepdaughter Elizabeth Craven Savoie of Lafayette, LA.
A memorial service and visitation will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, 11:00 am at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church https://ogbc.churchcenter.com/giving or an animal welfare group of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Hamilton family.
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