Robert Leon Hamilt

Highlands, NC - Robert Leon Hamilt, age 74, of Kent Drive, Highlands, NC passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Haverhill, MA, the son of the late Albert and Gladys Pononsky Hamilt. He grew up in the Haverhill and Boston area. He was a US Airforce Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked for years as supervisor in the cutting department of Pandora Industries in Manchester, NH. He moved to Peachtree City in 1978. He had worked for a General Motors Dealership as a Internet Computer Manager in Griffin, GA for 26 years. He was loved by everyone he met with his great sense of humor and love of music. He was a Ham Radio operator (KD4UK) and rode a Honda Motorcylce which he continued to ride until Dec. 2008. He retired to Highlands, NC in 2004.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Baty Hamilt; two sons, Gregory W. Hamilt of Suwannee, GA and Douglas M. Hamilt of Atlanta, GA; one grandson, Jonathan Hamilt and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Melanie Hamilt; one sister, Judith Yaffi of Boston, MA; two nephews, Richard Yaffi and Warren Yaffi of Boston, MA; one niece, Laurie Yaffi of Boston, MA; one grandniece, Tara Yaffie of Boston, MA; two daughter-in-laws, Ona Hamilt and Amy Hamilt. He was preceded in death by one son, Keith Alan Hamilt.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 11 at 3:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Chaplain Mary Wetzel officiating. Fran Keck will also say a few words. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

Please no flowers, memorials may be made to the Highlands Emergency Counil in Bob’s memory, 532 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.