We bid farewell to Ralph Freeman Hamilton of Pikeville, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 21, 2024 at the age of 82. Ralph Freeman touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Andrew Hamilton and Octavia Keathley Hamilton; his former life partner Rebecca Ray Hamilton; his children, Ricky Hamilton and Tammy Bentley; and his siblings, Gary Hamilton (Emogene), Emil Hamilton (Annabelle), Roy Hamilton (Judy), David Hamilton (Pearl), Lucian Hamilton, Wayne Hamilton, Ethel Syck (Albert), Mildred Hall (Ned) and Martha Hamilton.

He is survived by : his wife Betty Coleman Hamilton; his children, Bobby (Camilla Hamilton) of Pikeville, Kenneth (Mary Hamilton) of Pikeville, Steven Hamilton of Pikeville and Viva Denita McCoy of Pikeville; his grandchildren, Rebecca (Patrick Trivette), Cory (Dawn Jordan Hamilton), McKenzie (Hallie Hamilton), Ethan Hamilton, Norman Ramsey and Jordan (Tina Newcomb Ramsey); his great grandchildren, Sierra Trivette, Katrina Jordan, Jordan Ramsey Jr. and Harper Grace Ramsey; his brother-in-law Jessie Coleman; and also Alpha Hamilton of Pikeville.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 9:00 AM at the Son Funeral Home (703 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Annie E. Young Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home