MILFORD - Dean Hamilton, 78, of Milford, died Feb. 14, 2011, in his residence.
He was born Dec. 15, 1932, in Miami County, to Don and Jessie Shaffer Hamilton. He married Betty Shoemaker, who died Oct. 5, 2005.
A lifetime area resident, he was a U.S. Army veteran, a truck driver for Martin Feeds for many years and a member of the American Legion, Syracuse. He was a stock car driver at Warsaw and New Paris speedways during the 1960s.
Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Solina, Milford; a son, Garry Hamilton, Syracuse; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Jack, Jim and Jerry Hamilton.
Calling is from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford.
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Memorials may be made to Goshen Hospice.
Condolences may be sent via www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
