LOGANSPORT - Rocklyn Andrew "Rocky" Hamilton, 83, of Logansport, died at 8:56 p.m. March 7, 2009, in his son's residence in Logansport.
He was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Pottsville, Pa., to George and Dorothy Warner Hamilton. He married Zelda Snowden, who died in 2007.
He retired from Exide in 1988 after 25 years. He was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Bears Fan. He enjoyed metal detecting, treasure hunting and his cats.
Surviving are nine sons: Rocky W. (and spouse Jean Ann) Hamilton and Forrest C. (and spouse Jackie) Hamilton, all of Walton; Randy A. (and spouse Robin) Hamilton, Gordon J. (and spouse Gwen) Hamilton and Monty J. (and spouse Theresa) Hamilton, all of Logansport; Leland G. Hamilton (and companion Susie Hollis), Royal Center; Stuart D. (and spouse Barbara) Hamilton and Alvin G. Hamilton (and companion Robyn Kline) all of Galveston; and Garland F. Hamilton; Burlington; three daughters, Roselyn A. (and spouse Mike) Sandy and Berdetta M. Hamilton, all of Logansport, and Marlynn A. (and spouse Ron) Zartman, Milford; a brother, Wayne L. Hamilton, Logansport; 29 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Rhonda Ellen Hamilton.
Services will be a 1 p.m. Wednesday at Marocco Funeral Chapel, 119 E. Market St., Logansport, with Pastor Jeff Strite officiating. Burial will be in Crooked Creek Cemetery, Royal Center.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
