Jimmy Benjamin Hamilton

Jimmy age 86 passed away peacefully in his sleep May 5, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on June 14, 1939. He is reunited with his wife Norma whom had just passed August 7th 2025. They had celebrated 66 years of marriage in July 2025. Jimmy was the last surviving child of the late John Harve Hamilton and his Mother, the late Ethel (Shelton - Hamilton) Roach. Jimmy preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Johnny Hamilton and David Hamilton and sister Ruth Sams that have passed. 1 half sister Geneva Goins will meet him in Heaven. He also lost a grandson Joshua Ginter and a granddaughter Angelica Hamilton that he is now reunited with.

Jimmy is survived by his 3 children. Debra Ruttencutter (Alan), Jim (Emily in Heaven), Mark (Angela). He is survived by his grandchildren Jacob, Miranda, Brad, Nathan, Justin, Ireland, Isabella and Isla. Several great grandchildren and 1 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Jimmy is survived also by many half siblings and their spouses and families. Also many of his car buddies and organizations, 1 of them being The Road Knights which was an organization that he was proud to be a part of.

Jimmy was born in Barbourville Ky and lived there until 1959 until him and his bride Norma moved to Dayton, Ohio the day they married on July 19, 1959.

Dad was a Car Enthusiast. If you knew our Dad you knew this. He had an exceptional eye for rare cars and their worth. Many a year , even in his 80s, you would find him in a garage under a car that he was either going to flip for a profit or keep for a bit. He would say “everything is for sale” even if it is one of those most rarest of cars that he sought out for. Many a Friday night was spent in his chair in the shade at a local car show. He and his sons traveled to many car shows and events throughout the years.

On a personal note, we will miss his conversations, his knowledge and his friendships with each of us kids. He loved to talk, was very social. I, Debbie, will miss the cups of coffee in the morning, talking about the past and the future. I know Jim and Mark will miss his talks and experiences on rebuilding cars. We will miss him, but he is now reunited with Mom again, and for that alone, it brings us peace.

Special thanks to Hospice of Dayton for their very loving and caring attention they gave to not only Dad but us kids as we were with him.

Services will be Monday, May 11th at Tobias Funeral Home in Beavercreek, Ohio from 11-1. Burial thereafter at Valley View Cemetery in Xenia. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Dayton would be appreciated.