TOM M. HAMILTON EDEN, NC. Tom M. Hamilton, 73, widower of Jennye Lee (Hipes) Hamilton, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Eden, NC. He was born January 12, 1944 in Vesuvius, a son of the late Ed and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Roy, Alfred, and George Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was retired from International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers NTL Lodge with 37 years of service as a welder/supervisor. After retirement, he volunteered as a cook at the Salvation Army in Eden. Family members include a son, Kim Fix (Karen); four grandchildren, Sunny Palleria Morrell (Sean) James Fix, Nathan Fix, and Evan Fix; four great grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Clark, Edna Fitzgerald, Ruby Nichols, and Nellie Cash; and a brother Mack Hamilton (Carol). A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Don Cash. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 314 Morgan Road, Eden, NC 27288 or New Covenant Church, c/o Don Cash, 5425 Cold Springs Road, Raphine, VA 24472.