IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Marvin "Bud"
Hamilton
December 21, 1943 – March 21, 2025
Obituary
Marvin "Bud" Hamilton III, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born to the late Marvin and Susanna (Flaningam) Hamilton Jr on December 21, 1943 in Indianapolis. He was an alumnus of Taylor University, Florida Bible College, and Liberty University. Throughout his career he was a National Championship Winning, Hall of Fame College Men's basketball coach, youth pastor, athletic director, sports announcer at South Side High School, and most recently Residential Leadership Director at Pierceton Woods Academy.
He was an extraordinary cartoonist, he loved to ride his bike, and he enjoyed spending time on the beach at Lake Michigan. Bud was an avid sports fan, but above all, he loved the Lord and spending time with his family.
Bud is survived by his children, Robert "Bob" (J'Nelle) Hamilton, Jamie (Chris) Stover, Todd Hamilton, and Kim Hamilton; grandkids, Thea, Asher, Grayson, Charley Jo Gracie, Hunter, Logan, and Hudson; the furs, Lady and Trixxi Boots; siblings, Steve (Ann) Hamilton, Sandy (Bill) Hall, Mike Hamilton, and Chris (Dave) Obergfell; and a multitude of relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30 am at Pathway Community Church (1010 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Pierceton Woods Academy in honor of Bud Hamilton and sent to: Pierceton Woods Academy 27 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton, IN 46562 or to South Side High School Athletics Department in honor of Bud Hamilton. G o to the link to donate online https://public.eventlink.com/fundraising?cd=102 .
GO BLUE!!!
Bud is survived by his children, Robert "Bob" (J'Nelle) Hamilton, Jamie (Chris) Stover, Todd Hamilton, and Kim Hamilton; grandkids, Thea, Asher, Grayson, Charley Jo Gracie, Hunter, Logan, and Hudson; the furs, Lady and Trixxi Boots; siblings, Steve (Ann) Hamilton, Sandy (Bill) Hall, Mike Hamilton, and Chris (Dave) Obergfell; and a multitude of relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30 am at Pathway Community Church (1010 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Pierceton Woods Academy in honor of Bud Hamilton and sent to: Pierceton Woods Academy 27 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton, IN 46562 or to South Side High School Athletics Department in honor of Bud Hamilton. G o to the link to donate online https://public.eventlink.com/fundraising?cd=102 .
GO BLUE!!!
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