Former Jefferson County Sherif Hamilton Obituary (1939

Mr. R. Wayne Hamilton, age 70, of Hanover, Indiana, entered this life on July 22, 1939, in Carroll County, Kentucky. He was the son of Russell C. & Oneida Frakes Hamilton, both of whom preceded him in death. He had resided in Jefferson County since the age of 12 and was a 1960 graduate of Central High School. Wayne also was a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and the Diesel Mechanics School as well. He also attended several schools on Drugs, Homicide, The Federal Training School, Child Abuse, Police and Juvenile Relationships and Management of Jail. He was united in marriage on July 16, 1960 at the Hanover United Methodist Church to Karin Kay Kreeger. To this union arrived three sons to bless their home. Wayne had a passionate devotion to law enforcement and began his career serving on the Jefferson County Auxiliary Sheriff's Department, which later became the Reserves. On January 1, 1969, he began as a Deputy under Sheriff Jug Raisor and later as Chief Deputy in 1974 under Sheriff Beck Alexander for four years. He also served on the City of Madison Police Department for one year. He was elected as the Jefferson County Sheriff in 1983, serving two terms. He had owned Hamilton's Shell in Madison for four years and Hamilton's Carpets for ten years. Wayne had been very involved in the Jefferson County Youth Shelter for many years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #765; Hanover Masonic Lodge No. 652; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis; Murat Temple, Fraternal Order of Police - Stacks of Power; Madison Elks Lodge #524; Jefferson Post 9, Sons of the American Legion; member of the Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion Honor Guard; the Indiana Sheriff's Association - Life Membership Award and served as the President of the Association in 1989 and remained faithfully involved in the Association. Wayne was awarded in outstanding accomplishments the "Federal Law Enforcement Training Certificate in Homicide and in Child Services"; He received the "Distinguished Hoosier Award" while Sheriff from Governor Evan Bayh and Lt. Governor Frank O'Bannon; he was awarded an "Outstanding Job Performance" in conjunction with management of the Jefferson County Jail presented by the Indiana Department of Corrections and the Indiana Sheriff's Association; he served as camp director and counselor for the Indiana Sheriff's Youth Career Camp of Law Enforcement numerous times; he served as a committee member on thee Indiana Governor's Task Force under Governor Evan Bayh. Wayne participated and encouraged programs and activities for the youth of Jefferson County. Working with DARE, Lide White Boys and Girls Club, Girls Inc., all organizations to help our young people stay active and positively focused. Wayne enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hunting, avid golfer, softball, telling jokes & bowling. Wayne died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 5:00 am at his home in Hanover, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Wayne will be missed by his loving sons: Doug Hamilton & his wife: Cindy of Hanover, Indiana, Gary Wayne Hamilton of Hanover, Indiana, Travis Hamilton of Hanover, Indiana; his mother in law: Helen Hicks Kreeger of Hanover, Indiana; his sister: Sara Jo Adams of Lexington, Kentucky; his grandchildren: Jessica Sellers, Amber Hamilton, Paul Sellers, Logan Hamilton, Whitney LeAnn Hamilton, Katelyn Hamilton; his sister in law: Vickie Schirmer of Hanover, Indiana; brother in law & sister in law: Dan & Thelma Kreeger of Madison, Indiana; his aunts & uncles: Dorothy & Chet Vice of Ladoga, Indiana, Beatrice & Norman Rogers of Indianapolis, Indiana; his nieces & nephews: Robert Schirmer, Rielly & Josh Wilber; Sheila & Doug Chatham; Nancy Pyles; Johnny & Tara Hamilton, Sam & Abbie Hamilton; Dale & Ginette Adams; Larry & Laurie Adams; Sharon & Dennis Haggard; Eugene Ashcraft; Sandy Powell & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; Russell Carroll & Oneida Frakes Hamilton; his wife: Karin Kay Kreeger Hamilton died: Sept. 30, 2007; his brothers: Sam "Bub" Hamilton and Clifford Ashcraft; his father in law: Milton Kreeger died: Nov. 17, 1979; his sister in law: Norma Roberts died: Dec. 17, 1999. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 1:00 pm, by the Rev. Vickie Perkins, at the Hanover United Methodist Church, 220 East LaGrange Road in Hanover, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Zoar Cemetery near Kent, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Monday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana and Wednesday from 11:00 am until time of the service at the Hanover United Methodist Church 220 East LaGrange Road in Hanover, Indiana. SPECIAL SERVICES Madison Moose Lodge # 765 will hold a memorial service on Monday at 8:00 pm at the funeral home; Hanover Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a Fireman's service on Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the funeral home; Hanover Masonic Lodge No. 652 will conduct a Masonic service on Tuesday at 8:00 pm at the funeral home; The Jefferson County Sheriff 's Department & City of Madison Police Department will conduct a memorial service on Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home; Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion Honor Guard and the Sons of the American Legion will conduct a Final Salute on Wednesday at the Funeral Ceremony MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne & Karin Kay Hamilton Memorial Golf Scramble to Benefit Local Youth Sports. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Former Jefferson County Sherif Hamilton, please click here to visit our sympathy store.