Jeffrey Hamilton

Jeffrey Berne Hamilton, 65, of Concord, NC passed away on September 20, 2011 in Hong Kong while on a business trip. He was born on August 9, 1946 in Ogdensburg, NY to Rosemary Farrah Hamilton Kyer and the late William James Hamilton. Jeffrey was a Maintenance Program Manager for Continental Airlines for the past 11 years, he was formerly with US Airways. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served during the Vietnam war and received the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Jeffrey was a member of Mensa, and Masonic Lodge # 720. A visitation will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord on Saturday, October 1st from 12 until 2 PM. Funeral services will follow in the chapel at 2 PM, with Masonic rites by his Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Diane Baker Hamilton of the home; daughter, Jasmin Hamilton Keegan and husband Jonathan R. Keegan of Concord, NC; son, William James Hamilton and fiance Marisha Hetman of Raleigh, NC; mother, Rosemary Hamilton Kyer and husband Fred of Fine, NY; sisters, Cathy Burt and husband Rick of Hermon, NY, and Chris Trathen and husband Jim of DeKalb Jct. NY; grandchildren, Kelsey, Elizabeth, Matthew and Patrick Keegan; nephews, Brian Burt, Jim Trathen and wife Kelly, and their children Josh, Caleb and Rylee, Jeff Trathen and wife Sarah, and their children Collin, Johnny and Allison. Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord is serving the Hamilton family with local arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com