Jerry Riley Hamilton

August 1, 1958 ~ September 18, 2024

Born in: Athens, Georgia
Resided in: Stone Mountain, Georgia

Jerry Riley Hamilton, 66 left this world of natural causes at his residence and went to his final destination on Sept. 18,2024. He was born in Athens, Ga on August 1,1958 then relocated to the Stone Mountain area where he met his surviving wife of 30 years Sharon Hamilton. Jerry was a loving husband grandfather and father. He worked as a painter and enjoyed watching sports and wrestling, playing golf and time with his family. He was the father/ step of Elizabeth Hamilton Campbell and Nathan of Ragland, Al. Nicole Thomas of Stone Mountain, sister Tracey Hamilton Oldham and Wes of Jefferson, brother Ronnie Hamilton and Michelle of Virginia. His mother Isabelle Hamilton and father William Julius Hamilton, also brother William Terry Hamilton, also two grandchildren Jaded Star and Jack has welcomed his presence to the paradise kingdom. He was a grandfather to Ashley ( husband Peejay) and Kaden Rugg , Michael Tharp ( wife Wanlee), Alex, Tagan also Sarah Grace and Cayden Andrew Hamilton Campbell Great grandfather to Tyler, Paipai, Phoenix, Troy and Sophia. A uncle to Emily Anderson, Nicole Oldham, and Zachary and Isaac Hamilton. His wife,family and friends will deeply miss the love laughter and presence of him dearly. But one day we will meet again he just beat us there. Enjoy your wings and dancing in the sky and being in paradise You were dearly loved and will be deeply missed. I hope them angels know what they have gained cause we know what we loss. Forever love you Jerry.

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nicole thomas says:

September 19, 2024 at 4:19 pm

jerry we miss and love you thanks for being my dad the pass 32 years. this was my gift to you for you to have a great and perfect obituary.n jus so you know this broke my heart and made me cry even more having to write this

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tyler says:

September 19, 2024 at 4:25 pm

hi papa its tyler i miss you tons n you was a great papa to me n paipai oh and she really miss you keeps asking when your coming home. n phoenix loves you too. oh mawmaw n mommy said you were driving a racecar now i hope your having fun

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ashley rugg says:

September 19, 2024 at 6:22 pm

God knew what he was doing when he gave you your wings 🕊 I love you so much pawpaw. Crazy how I’m an adult now and I call you gpa while the babies call you pawpaw❤️ You’re truly loved and I’m going to miss you so much. I’m so glad that my babies got to build memories and know you, you held all three of them and I’m glad you was able to be apart of there lives. Today wasn’t normal, it didn’t feel normal, and everyone is so emotional right now. I hate that our chapter has ended together & I have to see you in the next life but I understand that you’re finally at peace and that you’re no longer suffering or in pain. I know I’m not the perfect grand-daughter but you loved & accepted me for me. I keep reminiscing about our memories & talks😭 the person who taught me how to swim , my biggest fan to jumping off the diving board , polar golf games , all the laughs we shared, you randomly checking my car fluids & showing me how to check them, always calling me when I moved or checking on me throughout the day, rides for track practice/meets, the list goes on. I cherish every moment that I have with you. Don’t worry about gma, we got her 🙏🏼 don’t stop being there for me, shine your light on me and your loved ones 😔 I love you so much , get your rest pawpaw ❤️ forever in memory🪽

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Elizabeth Campbell says:

September 19, 2024 at 8:06 pm

Daddy
There are so many thoughts going through my head, so many feelings, and so many emotions. I really wish I could talk to you one more time, just to let you know I love you. I hope you really know I do. I am so lost with what to do next. I know you are in heaven and I hang on to the fact that I will get to see you again. I am clinging to the word of God and leaning hard on those around me for prayers. But I am not ok. I wish you were still here. I love you dad.

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Michael Tharp says:

September 19, 2024 at 9:31 pm

Glad we got to see you recently Jerry and that you got to meet my kids. Have a lot of fond memories of playing with cooler with you at the house. Hope you can be at peace now and be free.

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Allen autry says:

September 20, 2024 at 5:03 am

Jerry u became a good friend and part of our family.we all loved to see u come walking up everyday.we are sure going to miss u buddy .see u on the other side love man from allen and the autry family …

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- Nicole thomas says:
  
  September 20, 2024 at 6:28 am
  
  thanks allen you meant alot to him this is nicole.
  
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Tracey Hamilton Oldham says:

September 20, 2024 at 9:29 am

Jerry
I am at peace knowing you are with Momma Diddy and Terry and you are no longer suffering or in pain.
I am not at peace when I now realize that just two weeks ago when you called and talked we would always end our conversation with “Bye I Love you” that It was the last time I would hear you say that.
You left us so suddenly with no closure but I respect your final decision.
Bye I Love You Jerry!

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- Marie Stamm says:
  
  September 20, 2024 at 5:46 pm
  
  Jerry was just a good man. He loved his Georgia Bulldogs and watching golf tournaments. I understand he used to play golf too. I know he enjoyed his friends at Will Henry’s. He was a great friend to my brother-in-law Buck Brownlee and his family.
  He helped me out multiple times when my old car wouldn’t start or I needed a ride.
  I enjoyed sitting on the front porch for a smoke and watching the birds and chipmunks. You will be missed Jerry.
  Rest in Peace Jerry.
  
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