Clarence William Hamilton

Clarence William "Mouse"Hamilton quietly departed this life on Friday,April 3rd, 2009 at the age of 87. He died at home after suffering from lengthy illnesses;his devoted wife of 38 years,Annie W. Hamilton,was by his side.He was born November 4, 1921 in Charles City County,Va.,the third of five children born to Fred and Sarah Tyree Hamilton. His parents and both brothers,Eugene and Fred Hamilton,Jr. preceded him in death.Known for his colorful and lively personality,and stern nature,Clarence was an active participant in life. He was an honored and decorated soldier and a veteran of three wars;World War II,the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired after 27 years in the US Army with the rank of 1st Lieutenant,and achieved the rank of Major in the Army Reserves while retired.He was an industrious public servant;retiring from a second career as head of Transportation Services at VCU after ten years of service. After retirement he worked for the IRS and at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.In his younger days Clarence was a talented athlete who loved to fish and to play softball.His speed and agility running the bases gained him his nickname of "Mouse".Clarence loved the Lord and accepted Christ early in life at the New Vine Baptist Church in Charles City County. He later joined The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where he was a member for over 50 years;being honored by the church in 2007 for his dedication to serving God. He served as;Chairman of the Deacon Board,on the Trustee Board nd with many other church organizations. His pet project was fundraising for an elevator and ramp.He was also active in the community through his work with the Richmond Crusade for Voters,the NAACP and the Maymount Civic League. He was a charter member of the Military Retirees Club,and worked tirelessly fundraising for the Club's scholarship fund.Clarence leaves many to cherish his memories. He is survived by his wife;Annie,five children;Charlene H. Chapman,Yvonne H. McWhite(Willie),William V. Hamilton(Deborah),Woodrow F. Hamilton(Elaine),and Judy H. Robinson(Lorenzo),four step-children;William M. White,Jr.(Lil),Harry E. White,Katrina W. Brown(Ronald),and Katherine Louis,two sisters;Sarah Ella H. Conway and Lois H. Charity,one brother-in-law;Edward Goode(Chris),18 grandchildren;Shanna Taylor,Ryan Jarman(Nikki),Devin Hamilton(Nicole),Jason McWhite(Kimberly),Alonzo and Antonio Robinson,Jared McWhite,Justin McWhite(Tiana),Bradely White(Heather),William Harrod(Rebecca),Lisa W. Bell(Howard),Desiree White,Katrina Comissiong-Williams(Michael),Anane Comissiong,Anekye Louis Daniels(Cory),Contessa Jackson,Jennifer Yamchuk(Ira),and Eric Ziegler,19 great-grandchildren;a host of nieces,nephews, and other relatives and friends.Clarence often said "let the work I've done speak for Me". As he goes Home to live with God,may he be welcomed by the Master with "well done thy good and faithful servant".

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Clarence William Hamilton

November 4, 1921 - April 3, 2009