T homas Anthony Hamilton

"A man who left his mark"

After a lifetime of searching, on Monday, January 8, 2018, Thomas Anthony Hamilton found his peaceful rest from the troubles of this world. While on this side of the veil, Thomas left his mark and calmly and serenely set out to sea for that inevitable journey.

A beloved son of the union of Thomas Hamilton (deceased) and Juanita Cooper Hamilton, Thomas was the youngest of three children.  He was educated in the Berkeley County School System, graduating from Berkeley Training High School in 1969.  Thomas, affectionately called "Tommy", bravely enlisted in the United States Army in 1969 and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Tommy was wounded in the head by shrapnel firing during that war in 1972.  He returned to the United States where he was honorably discharged that same year. War has a profound effect on the human spirit. When Tommy returned home, he was a changed man. He was a person who continued to fight many battles on the home front.

Tommy befriended many and was befriended by many people who loved him.  His gregarious and engaging personality, along with his ability to work hard, was his passport into the hearts of many.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa B. Hamilton; mother, Juanita Cooper Hamilton; daughter, Wanda Grant; sons, Tommy Lloyd, Tyrone Grant and Antonio Deas; brother, Wilfred Hamilton; sister, Joann Hamilton Walker; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a devoted niece, Robin McNeal (Darin); and a host of nieces, nephews, other devoted relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Cooper's Memorial Cemetery, Moncks Corner, SC.