David Lee “Dave Train” Hamilton, 58, of Owensboro, died in the afternoon of October 5, 2022.
He was born in Daviess County on July 30, 1964 to Betty (Ward) Hamilton and his late father, William Joseph Hamilton of Owensboro. David was a 1983 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and a 2011 graduate of OCTC with a degree in Surgical Tech.
Survivors include his children, David Mark Hamilton and Lauren Elizabeth (Hamilton) Estes; mother, Betty Hamilton; grandchildren Ethan Vowels, Elijah Hamilton, and Caden Estes; siblings, William Hamilton Jr., Terri (Brian) Crisp, and Tammy (Jeff) Hurley; his significant other, Jeanie (Stewart) Green; and nieces and nephews, Taylor (Nate) Hamilton Biondi, Will Hamilton, Braxton Hurley, and Savannah Crisp.
David (known to his grandchildren as Papaw Train) will be remembered as a funny and caring man with a big heart and a smile on his face. He loved spending time in nature, hunting and fishing, and tinkering with projects in the garage. He was a gifted woodworker, avid turkey, deer, and duck hunter and turkey caller, guitar player, and always had a joke and a laugh to share. He was devoted to his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He liked to say life is “not just a ride but an adventure.” David will be very much missed.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church. A private burial will be at a later date. Cecil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the David Hamilton Memorial Fund, c/o Cecil Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Whitesville, KY 42378.