John F. Hamilton

John F. Hamilton 88 of Pontiac, IL died Monday October 29, 2018 at 8:39 AM at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, IL.

His funeral will be held on Friday November 2, 2018 at 2:00PM at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac with Rev. Canessa Lagan officiating. Burial will be in South Side Cemetery, Pontiac, IL where full military rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials in John's name may be made to Livingston County War Museum or Livingston County Humane Society.

John was born on November 15, 1929 in Pontiac, IL a son of John and Kathryn (Francis) Hamilton. He married Patricia Forbes in September of 1951 in Pontiac, IL. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2016. Survivors include three children: Dr. John F. Hamilton, Dr. Scott (Suk Yong) Hamilton and Frances C. (Phil Yarber) Hamilton; four grandchildren: R. Ian Hamilton, Brian F. Hamilton, Kimberly P. Hamilton and Scott J. Hamilton.

John was educated in Pontiac Schools and a graduate of Pontic High School. He attended Bradley University and earned his degree from Sangamon State University. John Served our country in the US Army and National Guard. He served during the Korean Conflict where he received three bronze stars including one with V for Valor. He also received the Combat Infantry Badge. John retired from the US Army as a colonel in 1983 serving for more than 30 years. He was also a farm appraiser at Panno Realty for several years in Pontiac, IL.
John was a member of the Pontiac Elks Lodge, the Pontiac Masonic Lodge and the Livingston County War Museum. John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac.