CARL CANNADAY HAMILTON
March 23, 1917- December 6, 2001
A servant of His Lord and Savior……..A
loving husband of 54 years and devoted father of four daughters, Dad was,
first, a dedicated servant to his Lord and Savior. He gave untold hours as a
volunteer to numerous church and community outreach ministries, all of which
were affirmations of his servant-like spirit, his desire to help others, and
his commitment to lead others to Christ. A member of First
Baptist Church,
Roanoke, Va.
since 1926, he served as a Deacon and Usher for many years. The ministries he
so faithfully served included: bus ministry, tape ministry, Wednesday night
activities, White Christmas baskets for the needy, banner ministry, collection
committee, and XYZ group. Known as “Sarge,” he had a special place in his heart
for young people, volunteering many years with the youth and choir programs.
A Servant of His Country and Community……During
World War 11, Dad served with the Virginia Protective Force prior to entering
the US Army. In Europe, he was in the US
3rd Army where he was awarded five
battle stars and a gold medal
five battle stars and a gold medal
from the French government for his service in the invasion of Normandy. Upon his discharge in 1945, he
enlisted in the US Army Reserves and served for six years. Dad served the
injured and sick for numerous years as a life member of the Roanoke Life Saving
and First Aid Crew.
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Known to many as SARGE....He loved life!
Trust
in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In
all ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path. Proverbs 3: 5-7
an ordinary man.....
an ordinary life....
an extraordinary "twin" and brother...
and extraordinary husband...
an extra extra extra
extraordinary Father...
Now living with THE KING....
HIS HEAVENLY FATHER
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