Harold Eugene Hamilton's Obituary
Harold Eugene Hamilton, a beloved teacher, coach, husband, and friend, passed away on May the 5th, 2023, in Melbourne, Florida at the age of 68. He was born on January 28th, 1955, in Texas City, Texas, to his parents Lonie Witt Hamilton and Marilyn Ann Smith Hamilton.
Harold was a devoted husband to Cathy Jane Brasher, whom he married on December the 16th, 1989, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Their love was a shining example to all who knew them.
Harold attended The University of Tulsa on a football scholarship from 1973 to 1978 where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. He was a talented athlete and coach, but his greatest gift was his ability to connect with and inspire his students.
After his graduation, he taught at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico in 1978 and 1979. Harold came back to Tulsa to coach at Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa from 1981 to 1985. Harold began his career at Ernest Childers Middle School, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 1986 when the school opened, and he dedicated over 30 years of his life to teaching and coaching there until his retirement in 2017. He was a true inspiration to his students and athletes, coaching them in football, wrestling, and track while teaching technical education. His impact on his students' lives will be felt for generations to come.
Harold had many passions in life, including fishing, working in the yard, and collecting and shooting guns. He loved spending time with his wife, traveling to places like Europe and St. Martin, watching movies, and eating out for breakfast. Harold had a warm and welcoming personality and never met a stranger. His kind and generous spirit will be dearly missed.
Harold was a devoted Christian and loved God deeply. His faith was an important part of his life and we know he is in Heaven in the presence of God our Father.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Jane Brasher Hamilton of Melbourne, Florida; his mother, Marilyn “Ann” Hamilton of Melbourne, Florida; one brother, Wes Hamilton and his wife Linda of Dayton, Minnesota; six nieces and nephews, Ben Hamilton and his wife Jeanne, Matt Hamilton and his wife Mandy, Amy Doten and her husband Carl, Dan Hamilton and his wife Isa Marie, Heather Hamilton and Joe Hamilton and his significant other, Amanda; fourteen great-nieces and nephews, Elijah, Samuel, James, Grace, Daniel, Henry, Claire, Jack, Sophia, Camille, Elleigh, Leala, Dominic and Kenji; and his God-Daughter, Carys Stringer; a sister-in-law, Genni Davis of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a brother-in-law, William Gwin and Sam of Richardson, Texas; and his father-in-law, Richard Brasher of Tulsa, Oklahoma; He is also survived by many, many friends and extended family members. Harold was preceded in death by his father, Lonie Hamilton; one brother, Bill Hamilton and his mother-in-law, Janie Gwin.
His life was one of great purpose and meaning, and his legacy will continue to inspire those who knew him for years to come.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, June 4th, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at the Baytree National Golf Links Clubhouse, located at 8207 National Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 16th, 2023, at the Ernest Childers Middle School, located at 301 E Tucson St, Broken Arrow, OK 74011
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