Vernon Orville Hamilton, 88, passed away on Jan. 20, 2023, in Sebring, Fla.
Vern grew up in Holley and Sweet Home, where he was a member of the high school class of 1955. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force, and he retired after a long career with the federal government.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret, sons Michael and Scott, and daughter Deborah. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven.