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Howard Hamilton

June 5, 1926 — July 1, 2007

Howard Hamilton, 81, former assistant general manager of the Johnson City Press, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007 in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Hamilton was a Sullivan County native and lived most of his adult life in Jonesborough. He was a son of the late R. L. and Virgie Cox Hamilton. Three brothers, Frank, Niles and Bill preceded him in death. Mr. Hamilton was a graduate of Science Hill High School and attended East Tennessee State College. He left college to serve his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He began working at the Johnson City Press Chronicle in 1954 with the Advertising department, followed by working in the Business department and finally retiring as Assistant General Manager of the Johnson City Press in 1991. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and a former member of the Johnson City Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Turbyfill Hamilton, Knoxville; two sons, Greg Hamilton and his wife Katie, Lenoir City and Randy Hamilton and his wife, Lori, Piney Flats; one granddaughter, Sarah Ashley Hamilton, Lenoir City and one sister, Dorothy Wise, Johnson City. A graveside service for Mr. Hamilton will be held at 4 PM Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Reverend William Taylor will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Hamilton, David Hamilton, Bobby Hamilton, Steve Crowe, Tim Jones, John Castle, Lee Talbert and Jon Hartman.

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