Obituary of Wendell Lavarne Hamilton

Wendell L. Hamilton, 75, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2021. Wendell was born on January 29, 1946, to the late Orville and Sendy Branham Hamilton of Virgie, KY. Wendell was an avid bowler in his younger years and participated on several bowling leagues. He was retired from Leslie Equipment in Pikeville, KY.

Wendell is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Anna Hall Hamilton; one daughter, Stephanie Hamilton, both of Lexington, KY. He is also survived by one brother, Kenneth Hamilton, of Lexington, KY, three sisters, Brenda Antill, Yvonne Johnson and Enagile Tackett, all of Virgie, KY, three sisters-in-law, Claudena Hamilton, Virgie, KY, Patty Akers, of Harold, KY and Freda Grubbs, of Lexington, KY. He is also survived by two grandsons, 3 great-granddaughters, as well as, his "little buddy", Cory Isaac Tackett, and "little princess", Jondra Vance Schwab.

Wendell was preceded in death by his sister, Opal Wolford and his brother, Polmerine Hamilton.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for close family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Bluegrass Parkinson's Alliance, PO 4424, Lexington, KY 40544-4424 or online at www.bgparkinsons.org.