Rodney B. Hamilton 1959-2025

He was born Aug. 18, 1959, in Youngstown, to the late Marvin and Edna Eddy Hamilton. After graduating from McDonald High School in 1977, Rodney went to work at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Lordstown, retiring in 2018 after 41 years of faithful service.

He was a union official for UAW Local 1112 and was a member of Argus Lodge # 545 F & AM. Rodney was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He took great pride in coaching his son’s baseball teams that won two state titles. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Pap Pap.”

Along with his loving wife, the former Linda M. Horvath, whom he married Sept. 29, 1984, he leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Ryan H. (Sarah) Hamilton and Krista M. (Michael) Gettan; brother, Randy (Cindy) Hamilton; and grandchildren, Brinnley, Emersyn, Hunter, Aubrey and Charlotte.

Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Fox Funeral Home.

A Masonic service will be held at the closing of calling hours.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Russell Adams.

Rodney will be laid to rest in Greenhaven Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Rodney may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Hamilton family.

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