Paul Arthur Hamilton

Born on May 23, 1943, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Paul was the son of Hoyt Lionel Hamilton and Georgia Eltha Hendricks. His early life took him across borders, including time spent in Brazil, where he graduated from high school in Rio de Janeiro. He completed some college studies before beginning a career defined by commitment, professionalism, and personal connection.

Over the years, Paul served as a Credit Manager for the Panama City News Herald and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, and later as Collection Manager for Citizens Bank of Perry. He also held a role at Golden Eagle Country Club, bringing his disciplined work ethic and personable nature to every environment he joined. In each role, Paul was known for his fairness, calm demeanor, and unwavering sense of responsibility.

Paul loved people and never met a stranger. He had a unique gift for storytelling—whether humorous or heartfelt, his stories were his way of connecting with others, drawing laughter, reflection, and friendship wherever he went. A lover of the beach and fresh air, Paul also found joy in staying active. He was an avid tennis player and runner throughout his life.

Paul experienced both great love and profound loss. He was preceded in death by his beloved third wife, Cheryl, and is remembered fondly by her children, Stacy Nations and Jimmy Nations, who became an important part of his extended family. Paul was also previously married to Joy Williams and later to Donna Strickland.

Above all, Paul was a proud father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Lynn Coolidge, a dedicated and accomplished professional in IT service sales. Terri’s strength, ambition, and drive left a lasting impression on Paul, and he spoke of her often with admiration and love. He is survived by his grandchildren, Robert Burton “Skip” Coolidge III., a business student at the University of Alabama, and Savannah Lynn Coolidge, who is studying law at George Washington University. They were the pride of his life, and he followed their journeys with quiet joy and deep affection.

Paul will be remembered for his wit, loyalty, and the subtle yet enduring ways he showed he cared for those he loved with his laughter and jokes. His life, though marked by chapters of change, was rooted in the values of connection, perseverance, and sincerity.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal service. The family encourages those who knew

Paul to honor his memory by donating to a local Tallahassee charity or simply by sharing a story—just as Paul would have done.