Glenn Gilbert Hamilton Obituary

Glenn Gilbert Hamilton, 94, passed on March 25, 2026, having been born on June 23, 1931, in Kansas City, Kansas, and residing in Overland Park, Kansas.

Glenn is survived by wife Betty Jo Hamilton, son Randy Hamilton (Leah), daughter Kathy Hamilton (Mel Garza), son Dan Hamilton (Candy), son Don Hamilton (Heather), eight Grandchildren and fifteen Great Grandchildren, his sister Betty Jean Bowdre, brother Kenny Hamilton, sister Glenda Gayle Grantham and many nieces and nephews.

He was a graduate of Wyandotte High School; he served in the United States Marines and he worked for Trans World Airlines for 46 years without missing one day of work, which was verified by TWA upon his retirement. He was a member of Wyandotte Lodge #3 in Kansas City, Kansas and the Abdallah Shrine Temple in Overland Park, Kansas where he participated as a member of the Abdallah Escorts. He became Potentate of Abdallah in 1990 and was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters.

He was a huge fan of KU Basketball. After his retirement Glenn with two N's (as he always introduced himself) and his wife Betty spent their winters in Mission, Texas in Fiesta Village a 55 and older community where he played pickleball and water-volleyball until he was 90 years old, they enjoyed it so much that two of their sons decided to join them upon their retirement.

Glenn will be deeply missed by all for his love and support of his family. His memory will live in all of our hearts forever.

Visitation will be held at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112, on April 6, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and the Funeral Service will take place there on April 7, 2026, at 11:00 am. He will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City.