Raymond Keith Hamilton

Mr. Raymond Keith "Handy" Hamilton, 48, Crawfordsville, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 20th, in the Franciscan St. Elizabeth Crawfordsville Hospital. He was born September 22, 1966, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Max Lee and Sherra Sue (Mitchell) Hamilton. He married Jennifer L. Russell. She survives.

"Handy" was employed as a Supervisor with Systems Contracting working at the Nucor Steel Plant, Crawfordsville, since 2006. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy; and was a great father, son, brother, husband, and friend.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son: Stevie Ray Hamilton of Pennsylvania, and his daughter: Hollie Elizabeth Hamilton at home.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, January 24th, at the Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce, Arkansas. Burial will follow in Fordyce. There will be a visitation at the Benton Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the service time. There will also be a visitation at Powers-Priebe Funeral Home, Crawfordsville, on Thursday, January 22, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the: Hollie Elizabeth Hamilton Education Fund, c/o David Harrington, 360 W. 300 S., Crawfordsville, IN 47933.