Deceased Thunderbird: Donald Joe Hamilton
Date Of Birth: July 15, 1948
Date Deceased:July 29, 2017
Age at Death: 69
Cause of Death: Complications from Agent Orange exposure while serving in Vietnam (1969-1970)
Thunderbird City: Spring Hill 
Thunderbird State: TN
Thunderbird Country: USA
Was a Veteran: Yes, US Air Force
Survived By: Wife Elaine "Missy" Hamilton

Hamilton, Donald Joe
Donald Joe Hamilton, age 69, of Spring Hill, TN passed away July 29, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in Vietnam and was a postal manager for the U. S. Postal Service. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph B. and Mabel Alice Cook Hamilton. Survived by wife of 50 years, Elaine "Missy" Hamilton; son, Kevin (Lisa) Hamilton; brother, Dave James (Ruby) Hamilton; and grandchildren, Caitlyn and Barrett Hamilton. Funeral service will be held 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home. The interment will take place at 11:00AM Thursday at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, TN. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorial donations may be made to The National Kidney Foundation. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at SPRING HILL MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 5239 Main St., Spring Hill, TN 37174. 931-486-0059. www.springhill-memorial.com.

Published in The Arizona Republic on Aug. 1, 2017