Garland O. Hamilton of Blanchester, Ohio. Born on February 4, 1921 in Lewis County, KY. Went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of 66 years to Emma Faye (Ferguson) Hamilton. Loving father of Steve (Marilyn) Hamilton of Amelia, OH., Dr. Larry (Janice) Hamilton of Celina, OH. and Bryan (Rene) Hamilton of Efland, NC. Proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Elsie (Barrett) Hamilton, four sisters and seven brothers. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends. Friends will be received on Monday from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Blanchester Church of the Nazarene, 10451 St. Rt. 28, Blanchester, OH. Services will be held at the church on Tuesday, April 15 at 11 AM. Interment, Rest Haven Memorial Park, Evendale, OH. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Garland Hamilton to the Blanchester Church of the Nazarene Exchange, PO Box 175, Blanchester, OH. 45107. Rev. Paul Crisp of Blanchester Church of the Nazarene and Dr. Larry Hamilton will be the ministers for Garland's services. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107