Melvin "Mel" Glen Hamilton of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Dec. 5, 1955 in Cuba, Missouri, to William and Mildred (Falkner) Hamilton and passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at the age of 70 years.
He spent his childhood in Cuba, Missouri and later moved to Creve Coeur, Missouri.
In the early years of his career, Mel worked at Western Auto, where he became an assistant manager.
He married Wanda Newman on March 13, 1975.
He worked with the City of Creve Coeur Street Department.
He and his brother, Charles, started "Hamilton Lawncare."
In 1991, Mel and Wanda purchased a farm in Bourbon, Missouri where they raised cattle, chickens, goats and horses.
Mel then worked at Orscheln's Farm & Home and the Crawford County Road Department, retiring in 2016. Retirement allowed Mel more time for hunting, fishing and various shooting sports.
He was a member of The Country Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mildred Hamilton; and brother, Pete Hamilton.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda; sons, Michael Hamilton and wife Kayt of Tampa Bay, Florida and Zachariah Hamilton and wife Stephanie of Waterloo, Illinois; four grandchildren, Madison Thomure and husband Caleb of Arnold, Missouri, McKenzie Mendenhall and husband Jake of Florissant, Missouri, Morgan and Brady Hamilton both of Waterloo, Illinois; brother, Charles Hamilton and wife Mary of Creve Coeur, Missouri; sister, Elaine Hamilton of Bourbon, Missouri; nieces, Pam Durham of South Carolina, Nancy Durbin of Missouri, Joey Cubulske and Lisa Gray all of Illinois; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 and from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Greg Campbell officiating.
Cremation will take place following the service.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.
