Michael Horace Hamilton

CDR. Michael Horace Hamilton, US Navy, Ret., 87, passed away on April 27, 2019. Mr. Hamilton received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami and Master’s Degree from the University of Texas. He retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy after 24 years of service. He served on the USS Oriskany among many other duty stations and served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife of 26 years Patricia C. Hamilton; 4 children, Michael Rowell Hamilton, Michael Scott Hamilton, Michael Keith Hamilton and Michelle Efird; 4 step children, Danny, Richard and Donald Rawles and Diane Sheely; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 1:00 p.m. at Princess Anne Memorial Park with full military honors. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com