J. Joe Hamilton, 91, passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in St. Louis.

He was born to Joseph and Mabel Hamilton in Stratford, Texas. He had been married to Barbara for 28 years. His children include: son Philip Hamilton, Jeanne Ann Broombaugh, and Paul (Jamie) Hamilton; stepchildren, Becky Chambers and Anna Wheeler; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Lynette Low. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Martha Eden Hamilton of 36 years, his sister Mary Helen Fisk Kundert, his brother-in laws, Lloyd Fisk, Don Low, Ernest Cowherd, James Eden, and David Eden; his sister-in-law, Mary Jeanette Cowherd; and three grandchildren.

He graduated from Purdy High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Korea. He graduated from Missouri State University. In 1962, and began his 33-year career with the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis with 28 years as Executive Vice President. He was elected Chairman of the National AGC Executive Leadership Council in 1987.

He served at Southwest Baptist Church for over 50 years in various capacities such as deacon, chairman of the deacons, Building Committee, Finance Committee, Sunday school teacher and director, RA leader, and deaf ministry. He then faithfully attended and supported the ministries at Canaan Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.