Osage County, Oklahoma, Obituary:  JAMES LEE HAMILTON, JR.

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JAMES LEE "JIM" HAMILTON, JR. 

OCNS - April 20, 2000 - James Lee "Jim" Hamilton, Jr., devoted husband of 
Dorothy Lee (Barton) Hamilton and beloved father of Kay Grant of Santa Fe, 
New Mexico, Lee Barnhisel of Lawton, Oklahoma and Janie "AJ" Hamilton of 
Portland, Oregon; and cherished grandfather of James Lofton of Santa Fe, 
New Mexico, died April 19, 2000 after an extended illness.

Mr. Hamilton was born ten miles west of Pawhuska, the son of James Lee and 
Christine (Severns) Hamilton and ranched in Osage County, Oklahoma most of 
his life.

He was a past deacon and treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church and 
was a fifty year Mason (32nd Degree) with Wah-shah-she Lodge #110.

Jim's heritage and life have been preserved through his bronze sculpture 
that depicts the setting and family life of The American West.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Jim Hamilton OSU (Oklahoma State 
University) Scholarship Fund can be sent to OSU foundation, H 100 Student 
Union, Stillwater, OK 74078-0123, ATTN: Dr. Ron Area.

Jim's devotion to his friends, family and community will be remembered 
always.

Memorial services will be Friday, April 21, 2000 at 2:00 p.m., in The First 
Presbyterian Church in Pawhuska, Oklahoma with Reverend Scott Fischer 
officiating under the direction of Johnson Funeral Director.