Russell Hamilton

Russell F. Hamilton, 94, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. He was born in Oak Park, Ill., to the late Woodman and Dorothy Hamilton. Russell served as a bombardier in the US Army Airforce in WWII and later retired as President of Pilcher Hamilton Paper Company after 30-plus years of service there. In Illinois, he was a choir director, sang in the Suburban Veterans Chorus, and was a member of Downers Grove Oratorio Society. Locally, he was a member of Chickamauga Presbyterian Church, where he was an elder emeritus and choir director. Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Katherine Hamilton of Chickamauga; children, Wendy Wrinn, Margaret Bork, both of Chickamauga, Russell Hamilton of Rossville, Holly DiRosato of Canton; sister, Sally Hayes of Petoskey, Mich.; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Chickamauga Presbyterian Church followed by a memorial service at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. Bridget Waddell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chickamauga Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 654, Chickamauga, GA 30707. Online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga.