Charles Laverne Hamilton, known to most as "Vern" passed away on March 27, 2021 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital at the age of 78 years. He was born April 30, 1942 in Annapolis, Missouri the son of the late Dallas and Nellie (Jones) Hamilton.
On April 29, 1977 he was united in marriage to Judith Ann Harmon who preceded him in death on August 27, 2016. Vern is survived by eight children: Kenny Hamilton of Dittmer, Missouri, Lisa Alexander (Kenny) of Dittmer, Missouri, Darlis Moore (Mark) of Bloomsdale, Missouri, Vernon Hamilton (Lisa) of DeSoto, Missouri, Troy Harmon of Bonne Terre, Missouri, Steve Hamilton (Beth) of Hillsboro, Missouri, Joe Hamilton (fiancé Kaila Hancock) of Pevely, Missouri, and Amy Straskulic (Robert) of Leadington, Missouri. Also surviving are his brother: Drew Hamilton of Annapolis, Missouri, and his sister: Louise Toppins of Annapolis, Missouri, fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
In addition to his...