Flynn Hamilton was a loving husband, devoted father, doting grandfather and great grandfather, master builder, avid gardener, WWII veteran and man of God. Born June 29, 1926, in Russellville, Alabama to Flynn and Esther (nee Shaw) Hamilton, he departed this world on Monday April 29, 2019 at age 92 to be with his Lord and join the ancestors.

He leaves behind his wife and devoted partner of 71 years, Rachel (nee Radcliff) Hamilton. They were united in marriage in 1947 and from that union were six children. Together they built a warm and welcoming home.

Flynn worked at Firestone for 40 years, while also founding a successful company, Hamilton Construction, that built swimming pools across NE Ohio. He lived a rich full life, worthy of admiration and emulation. His legacy lives on through Rachel and the large loving family who honor him.

Flynn leaves behind his devoted wife and their children: Al (Audrey) Hamilton of Akron, Richetta (Felix) Andino of Kissimmee, FL, Yvonne (Gumbi) Ortiz of St Petersburg, FL, Lloyd (Deborah) Hamilton of Stone Mountain, GA, Tama (Jeff) Hamilton-Wray of East Lansing, MI, and Flynn (DaNeena) Hamilton Jr. of Tucker, GA. He also leaves his son from a previous relationship, George Flynn “Charlie” (Emma) Hamilton of Akron.

He is survived by his grandchildren: Al, Desmond, Michelle, Marquise, Rachel, James, Jasmine, Darian, Kimani, Elijah, Flynn, Faith, Gabriella, Autumn, Joyce, George, Bridgette, and special grandson Greg. He leaves a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, and people to whom he was a father figure, including his ‘son’ Dr. Bonyo.

Flynn is also survived by his siblings Esther Winchester, Eva Gordon, Gladys Bradley, Dave (Beulah) Hamilton and Lily (James) Sangster. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Charles Hamilton and Lottie Bellamy.