Ralph S. Hamilton Jr. was born May 7th, 1952, in Loveland, Ohio, he found his eternal home on January 10, 2026. He was the beloved son of Eleanor (nee Vann) Hamilton and Ralph S. Hamilton Sr. He was affectionately known as "Sandy" to his family and friends. He graduated from Loveland High School in 1971, after earning letters in basketball and football.

In 1973, he started his career at Ford Motor Company working at all the manufacturing plants within the Cincinnati area-Fairfax, Sharonville and Batavia. Retiring after 40 years in 2013. He was an avid sports enthusiast, enjoying high school and college basketball, as well as football the most.

Ralph was a family man, and enjoyed being with his children, siblings, cousins, and extended family/friends whenever he had the opportunity. His life was marked with laughter, love for his family, and his unwavering faith in God.

Ralph, was baptized at First Missionary Baptist Church at a young age, and at one time was on the Usher Board at Christ Emmanuel Christian Church.

He leaves behind to mourn his death, his children Brad (Triska), Celeste, and Reed Hamilton. Siblings, Mark Anthony (Bridget) Hamilton, Cynthia (Thomas) McNeill, and Christopher (Regina) Hamilton.

Ralph was preceded in death by his brother Gordon (Paulette) Hamilton, and parents Eleanor and Ralph S. Hamilton Sr.

Friends and family will be received Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 11 AM, at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N Riverside Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140, where a service for Ralph will begin at 11 AM. Private interment will take place at Kerr Cemetery.