ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HAMILTON, THOMAS DEVANCE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died 5 August, 2013

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HAMILTON, THOMAS DEVANCE "BOOGIE" 
(August 14, 1925 - August 5, 2013)

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Thomas DeVance "Boogie" Hamilton, 87, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, 
passed away Monday, August 5, 2013, at Teche Regional Medical Center surrounded 
by his loving family.

Boogie was born on August 14, 1925, in Morgan City, the son of Joseph DeVance 
and Nellie Sessions Hamilton. 
He earned an advanced degree in pharmacy from Loyola University in 1963, and he 
owned and operated his family business, Standard Drug Store. He was a longtime 
devoted member of Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of the St. 
Mary Parish School Board for twenty-eight years, serving several terms as 
president.

He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Lena 
Accardo Hamilton of Morgan City, and by: Three children: Dr. Joseph DeVance 
Hamilton II and wife Sandra of Houston, Texas; Kathleen Hamilton Cox of Baton 
Rouge; and Mary Ellen Hamilton Blum and husband Carl of Morgan City. Seven 
grandchildren: Jason Flowers, Jonathan Blum, Lauren Blum Robison and husband 
Dane, Emil Blumenaus, Jillian Hamilton, Allyson Cox Darbonne and husband David, 
and Amanda Cox Briscoe and husband Chad. Fourteen great-grandchildren: 
Adrienne, Madalyn, Clare, Sarah, Isaiah, Matthias, and Mary Frances Darbonne; 
Dominic, Noah, Matthew, and Anna Clare Briscoe; Emmy and Ella Robison; and 
Brady Rawlinson.

Boogie was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Betty Thompson; and 
his brother, James Hamilton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at 
Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. John Locascio officiating. 
Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service on 
Wednesday at the church, 

followed by a graveside service at the Morgan City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jason Flowers, Jonathan Blum, Dane Robison, Chad Briscoe, 
Chris Accardo, Glenn Accardo, Tommy Accardo, and Andre Chauvin. Honorary 
pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Blereau, Dr. Glenn Whitley, Pat Accardo, Gene 
Dreher, and Terry Blanchard.

The family expresses its deep appreciation for the exceptional care given by 
Dr. Robert Blereau, Dr. Darrell Solet, Dr. James Runnels, and the outstanding 
nursing staff of Teche Regional Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Pharr Chapel United 
Methodist Church, 517 Federal Avenue, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380.

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