Jimmie Lee Hamilton

Jimmie Lee Hamilton, 96, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, as a passenger in a two-vehicle collision in Albany, Georgia.  

Born during 1924 in Terrell County, Georgia, the only child from the marital union of Lee Hamilton and Florine (Daniels) Williams. He was a long-time resident of Albany, Georgia.

Jimmie spent a period of time in the United States Army and retired from the construction industry decades ago. He spent his free time fishing in the pond near the old Veteran’s Club off Highland Avenue and strategically moving checkers to defeat worthy opponents. Jimmie was known as a pool shark among friends and acquaintances. 

Jimmie will be fondly remembered by his wife, Easter Mae Hamilton. Their children include daughters, Willie Mae Mitchell, Florine Washington, and Robin K. Haymon. In addition, Jimmie leaves behind daughters Shelia Hamilton Odom and Sonya Bailey; son, Earl Sheppard; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; long-time friend, Ruby Williams, many accomplished checker players, and close friends. 

Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Hamilton, and Florine (Daniels) Williams; sons, James Lee Hamilton and Keith Hamilton Sheppard; and great-grandsons, Abraham-Marcel Pierce and Joshua-Maliq Pierce. He cherished all these people in his own way. 

Our lives will never be the same without Jimmie. He will continue to stay with us all through memories, images, and shared stories.

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