John Robert Hamilton

December 20, 1944 - December 17, 2020

John Robert Hamilton, 75, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7:45 a.m. at his residence surrounded by family. John was born on December 20, 1944 in Greensburg, IN to the late Matthew and Marjorie (Grove) Hamilton. He married Mary Ann Lockard in Lafayette on June 7, 1968, and she survives. John worked at Purdue in Food Services, and was a member of Evergreen Wesleyan Church. John was a Pacers and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed history, antiques, especially antique cars. John loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Surviving along with his wife, Mary, are three children, John (Misty) Hamilton of Lafayette, Tammy Wagner of Lafayette, Linda Hamilton of Vincennes. Also surviving is one sister, Rosemary Bybee of Knox, IN, and eight grandchildren, Emme Hamilton of Lafayette, Molly Wagner of Lafayette, Sarah Wagner of Lafayette, and Paige (Alex) Poole of London, England, Melissa Eavey of Charlotte, NC, Rachael Covey of Bloomington, IN, Dale Eavey of French Lick, IN, and Mary – Shawnna Crane of Vincennes, IN. He is also survived by special friend who he considered like a brother Ed (Sherry) Halsema and also brother-in-law and caretaker Donald Lockard. He is preceded in death by one sister, Marietta Inskeep. Visitation will be held from 1pm – 2pm Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Simplicity Funeral Care. Funeral service will begin at 2pm with Pastor Joseph Park officiating. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guidelines. Masks are required. Memorial contributions may be made to Physiocare Hospice – 625 S Earl Ave Lafayette, IN, 47904 or the Leukemia Research Foundation – www.allbloodcancers.org. The family would like to Thank Physiocare Hospice for all their love and support and making his dream trip to the Biltmore Estates come true. Thank you to Dr. Narayan and all her amazing staff. Webcasting of the funeral service will be available on our website where you can also share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com. Click on the link below to watch the webcast for John Robert Hamilton. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1108387