Charles Robert Hamilton Jerseyville - Charles Robert Hamilton, 94 passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Jerseyville. He was born January 17, 1930 in Monmouth, IL to Lytle and Esther (Pinkerton) Hamilton. He married Nancy Henry on June 14, 1953 in Modesto. They celebrated 70 years of marriage together before her passing in November 2023. Charlie grew up on a farm near Monmouth. He graduated from University of Illinois with an Agriculture degree. Prior to U of I, he attended Western Illinois Univ where he met Nancy. After graduation, he took a job teaching, but was soon called to serve in the US Army. He and Nancy lived in Baltimore for much of his service. After the Army, Charlie and Nancy moved to Jerseyville and began teaching at the High School in 1954. He is well remembered as an agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor. Charlie also taught Ag to Veterans in GI Bill evening classes. Later he held positions with Jersey County Schools in administration, retiring as Assist

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