Jasper — James Wallace Hamilton

Jan. 25, 2012



James Wallace Hamilton, age 90, died Wednesday   ,    Jan. 25, 2012 at his home.

He was a graduate of Jasper High School and the University of Florida. He served in the Navy and was abroad the the LCI (L) 948. He was released from active service in 1946.  He was of the Methodist Denomination.

Hi is survived by his wife Nelma Burch; 1 son: James Wallace, Jr. “Jock” (Patti) of Mebane, N.C.; 1 daughter Tommie Patricia Rush (Richard) of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; Grandsons: Lee, Paul, Benjamin, and Kevin Hamilton, Fletcher Rush, and granddaughter Megan (Rush) Jones. And Great Grandchildren Kelsey, Aubrey, Marshall, Jackson, and Olivia.

In lieu of flowers gifts may be sent to Advent Christian Village, P O Box 4305, Dowling Park, FL 32064, or Haven Hospice, 6037 W. US Highway 90, Lake City, Florida 32055.

Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel, 235 NW Orange Ave., Madison, FL 32340



Allen Bryant Tyree Jr.

Jan. 30, 1959-Jan. 26, 2012



Allen Bryant Tyree Jr., age 52, of Jasper, Fla., passed away at his home Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Allen was born on Jan. 30, 1959 to the late A.B. Tyree, Sr. and Mary Magdalyn Dees Tyree and was a lifetime resident of Hamilton County. Allen worked for the University of Florida, state and county as the County Cooperative Extension Agent. He was always compassionate and devoted a lot of time helping others. Allen was also interested in the cemeteries in Hamilton County. He volunteered a great deal of time taking care of old graves sites and was interested in preserving the history of Hamilton County. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Survivors include his two sisters, Jane Tyree Lowe (Terry), of Wellborn, Fla.. and Angela Tyree Miller (David), Jasper, Fla..; his nieces and nephew, Tara Lowe Dwayne Phillips), Tiffany Lowe Stubbs (Brandon), and William Lowe (Natalie); one great niece, Addison Stubbs; numerous dearly loved cousins, family and friends. The mention of all of the special family members would be impossible but the family would like to include his aunt, Nedra Tyre and his great aunt, Irene Vaughn.

Memorial services were held Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at New Hope Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 6592 NW 48th St., Jennings, FL. 32053 or North Florida Animal Rescue, 137 South, Wellborn, FL. 32094.

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.