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Ernest L. Hamilton

September 15, 1945 - July 2, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” L. Hamilton, 78, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Franciscan Health East.  He was born September 15, 1945, in Lafayette, IN.  He was a veteran of the Army and on May 1, 2001, he married Pamela Hacker Crider in Lafayette, and she survives.  Ernie was a truck driver for various contruction companies including American Paving & Asphalt.    He was a member of Life Member of the 40&8, American Legion Post #492 and enjoyed fishing.

Surviving along with his wife is his daughter Terri (Orville) Bellah of KY, stepchildren Traci Crider of Lafayette, Dennis Crider, Jr. of West Lafayette, grandchildren Joshua Victor, James (Desiri) Bellah, Justin Bellah, Natasha Bellah, step grandchildren Nakota Rhode, Brittany Cornell, Courtney Cornell, Cameron Cornell and Nick Crider.  Also surviving is his sister Carol Ximinez of Pittsburgh, PA. Ernie was preceded in death by his siblings Donna Hankins, Francis Bower and Donald Bower.  No service is planned at this time.

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Ernest “Ernie” L. Hamilton, 78, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Franciscan Health East.  He was born September 15, 1945, in Lafayette, IN.  He was a veteran of the Army and on May 1, 2001, he married Pamela Hacker Crider in Lafayette, and she survives.  Ernie was a truck driver forContinue Reading

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Lorene Hacker left a message on July 9, 2024:
I am sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all of you at this time. May God give you strength to get through this. Love you all.
Brittany Cornell left a message on July 9, 2024:
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Nakota Rhode left a message on July 9, 2024:
I love you Gpa Ernie. So many great memories with you! You’ll be missed forever!! 💕🕊️
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