Kenneth Hamilton, Jr., 78, of Linton, IN, went peacefully to Heaven on April 10, 2015. He was born on January 31, 1937, in Lyons, IN, to Kenneth and Violet Hamilton. Kenneth married the love of his life, Wilma J. Hamilton on December 25, 1956.

Kenneth started work at Wolfe's City Service as a High-School student and then co-owned Wolfe's City in 1978 and later retired with 44 years of service in 2000. Kenneth enjoyed watching IU basketball, going to car shows as well as showing his 1972 Chevy pickup.

Survivors include: his wife, Wilma; one son, Jimmie Lee Hamilton of Henryville, IN; Grandchildren, Kyle Matthew Hamilton of New York City, NY and Paige Catherine (Chad) Nelson of Henryville, IN.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents.

The family is following Kenneth's wishes in cremation and burial will take place at a later date in Fairview Cemetery.

All arrangements have been entrusted to James W. Meng, Jr. and the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com .