John Henry Hamilton, age 46 of Graceville, died Friday, Nov 13, 1998 at Cambellton-Graceville Hospital following a brief illness.

	Mr Hamilton was born July 31, 1952 in Salem, Ohio and lived the early years of his life in New Waterford, Ohio.  He resided in Naples, Florida and was employed as a crane operator for over 20 years.  He was later employed with the State of Florida with the Department of Transportation for two years prior to moving to Graceville in 1988.

	There will be a private service at a later date.

	Survivors include a son:  Steven Hamilton of Naples; his mother:  Nadine Hamilton of East Liverpool, Ohio; brother:  James Harvey Hamilton of Youngstown, Ohio; sisters:  Linda Vavicllo of Naples, Rita Kay Hamilton of East Liverpool, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.


SOURCE:  Holmes County Advertiser/Washington County Post - Wednesday, November 25, 1998; Page 11