Edwin Kenneth Hamilton

Edwin Kenneth Hamilton, 75, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday July 12, 2023 due to a work related accident.  He was born March 3, 1948 in Lebanon, partner and owner of Beechfork Services, Triple S Trucking, Four Kings, and Hasco, he was very instrumental in the development of The Fredericktown Park, a pilot, avid golfer and Nascar fan, member of Washington County J.C.'s, Kentucky Colonel, and life long member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was a very generous and giving person.  Edwin's passion for living was centered around his wife, children, grandchildren, and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Frances Hamilton; brother-in-law, Colonel Paul Smith; and son-in-law, Patrick Dones.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Iva Hamilton of Bardstown; two daughters, Angela Hamilton of Fredericktown, and Patricia (Marlon) Eskridge of Botland; son, Bryan Edwin Hamilton of Louisville; eight grandchildren, Victoria Hamilton, Maverick Dones, Emma Jewell Hamilton, Kevin McCaffrey, Aiden Hamilton, Elizabeth Eskridge, Jaeland Lawson, and Marlee Eskridge; six great-grandchildren, Haydon, Caroline, Adaline, Maelin, Jack, and Minnie; two brothers, Ritchie Hamilton, and Jimmy (Julie) Hamilton; five sisters, Norma Jean Smith, Mary Ruth (Vince) Porter, Joan (Mark) Hamilton, Paula (Wayne) Bemiss, and Celeste (Peter) Dawson; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Auberry, Larry Scott, Wesley Wright, Jesse Sagracy, Mark Nally, Curtis Hamilton, and Ignatio Rocha.

Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Monday July 17, 2023 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.  Rev. Tom Clark will officiate.  Visitation will be 1 - 6 pm Sunday July 16 and 9 - 10:15 am Monday July 17 at Barlow Funeral Home.  A prayer service will be 5 pm Sunday.

Memorial contributions may go to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. 

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