Justin Daniel Hamilton - Excelsior Springs Standard
Jun 10, 2017
Justin was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He enjoyed baseball, fishing, traveling and working for his family business. Justin achieved his dream of owning a business, forming many close relationships with customers and making a positive impact on his community. Most of all, however, he cherished being a devoted father and provider for his family.Justin was born Oct. 7, 1985, in Kansas City. Although born in Missouri, he was a Georgia boy at heart. Justin graduated from North Forsyth High School in 2004 where he was a star baseball player. He went on to play college baseball at Georgia Perimeter College. Justin married his wife, Cassie, in 2011 and had two beautiful children, Collyns (three) and Hensley (eight months). The family attended church together at Free Chapel in Gainesville. Justin was a compassionate family man who enjoyed playing in the yard with his daughter, watching his son grow and movie marathons with his wife. He sought to instill the importance of relationships and quality time with the ones he loved and constantly shared his contagious smile and laughter.Justin is survived by his wife, Cassie Hamilton, and children, Collyns and Hensley Hamilton; parents, Todd and Brenda Hamilton; brother, Jeremy Hamilton and sister, Mackenzie Hamilton; loving niece, nephews, grandparents, in-laws and a host of long-time friends. The family received visitors Thursday evening, June 8, from 6-9 p.m. at Ingram’s Funeral Home. Additional visitation will follow at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, at Free Chapel Church in Gainesville, and a memorial service will continue at the church at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held at Sawnee View Farms where Mr. Hamilton will be laid to rest.Memorial donations may be made to the college funds established for Collyns and Hensley Hamilton. In memory of Justin, the family asks that you live every day to the fullest and cherish the ones you love.Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.By admin • neal@ibits.bizGet A...
Robert Powell - The Navigator
Jun 10, 2017
Carmel, Illinois.He was born June 25, 1949 in Albion to James William and Geneva (Morphis) Powell. He married Donna Walker on April 13, 1979 in Carmi, Illinois, and she survives.Bob attended the House of Prayer, and was in the fabrication department at Champion Labs. He deeply loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, and everything about motorcycles and riding. He was a collector of guns and knives, and loved ice cream no matter the flavor!He is survived by his wife, Donna of Albion; one daughter, Stephanie Crisp, of Fairfield, Illinois; one son, Brian and wife Courtney Powell of Albion; four brothers: Tom Powell of St. Petersburg, Florida, Bill and wife Carolyn Powell of Olney, Illinois, Charles and wife Patty Powell of Albion, and Ronnie Powell of Albion; and four grandchildren: Dallas, Leo Miciah, Keylie, and Robbie. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: James and Dennis; one sister, Nancy; and one granddaughter, Kristina Rose.Visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home in Albion. Funeral will be held Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow in Graceland Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the House of Prayer Missions Fund, and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Ingram Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.ingramfh.net.
Roger Tewell - The Navigator
Mar 27, 2017
Tewell, age 67 of Bridgeport, Ill. decided he had had a great run and early Sunday morning on March 19, 2017, moved on to bigger and better things.Roger made his entrance on Sept. 25, 1949, welcomed by his parents; Wilma and Don Tewell, at their family home in Lawrenceville. Several years later, Roger decided life would be much better with Phyllis Matthews by his side. So on a hot day, Aug. 18, 1968, they were married at the First United Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport.Roger’s working career began while he was a young man, working with his Dad. Eventually he branched out, becoming the owner and operator of the Roger L. Tewell Construction Company. The company was his life for almost forty years and many benefited from his excellent craftsmanship and superior masonry work.Roger and Phyllis began their own legacy by welcoming a son, Thomas Tyler and later, a daughter, Tiffany Ann. The fun kicked up a notch when Tom married Rachel, Tiffany married Alan and the “grands” began arriving. They include: Dalton York, Morgan Tewell, Nolan Tewell and Haley York. Roger’s grandkids are of course the smartest, most talented and best looking kids around, and he would tell you that!Roger could be defined as “that one guy who truly did it his way.”He will certainly be missed by all of his family, which also includes three sisters: Donna Organ-Harris, Kristal (Dwayne) Sovdi and Sherry (Rod) Harder and one brother, Scott Tewell.Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins will also miss his dry sense of humor.Family and friends are invited to come and go at a gathering from 6–8 p.m., Friday, March 24 at The Barn at Coco’s, which is located at 606 13th Street, Lawrenceville, Ill. Parking is available at The Elks and the east side of the Sav-a-Lot store. Please dress casually, come to mingle, reminisce, share fun stories of times with Roger and toast the life of one unique guy.Should you choose to give a memorial gift, they are encouraged to The Kidney Foundation.To keep Roger happy in the afterlife, his wishes are being carried out to a “T.” His body has been cremated and...