William Douglas Hamilton

William Douglas Hamilton, 61, of Huntington died July 26, 2008 at home after a six year battle with multiple myeloma.  Doug was a graduate of South Charleston High School, received his BA from West Virginia University and his JD from the College of Law, West Virginia University.  He was admitted to the West Virginia Bar in 1979.  He served as deputy clerk, US District Court and law clerk for Judge Staker, US District Court, Southern District of West Virginia for 20 years, retiring in 2003.  Doug enjoyed music, philosophy, traveling, researching his family heritage and helping family.  He was predeceased by his father, William K. Hamilton; mother, Audrey L. Hamilton and sisters, Daphne Ann and Nancy Lynn Hamilton. He is survived by a sister, Jennifer Hamilton of Altamont, NY; several aunts and many cousins.  A memorial service with a reception following will be held on Friday, August 22 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Farm Museum Church in Huntington.  An hour of visitation will be held prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, Doug's family suggests memorial contributions be made to:  Hospice of Huntington – 1101 Sixth Ave.; Huntington, WV  25701; Stella Fuller Settlement, Inc. – 128 Washington Ave.; Huntington, WV  25701; or Huntington City Mission – PO Box 3; Huntington, WV  25706. Online condolences may be sent to www.beardmortuary.com. Beard Mortuary, Huntington is in charge of arrangements.

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