Joe Robert “Little Joe” Hamilton, Jr., 56, of Union City, passed away at 12:17 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Joe was born May 25, 1965, in Memphis, son of Judy (Coleman) Hamilton of the Dixie community and the late Jo Robert Hamilton, Sr.
He married Deanna (Church) Hamilton July 4, 1993. She survives. He had been employed at Hubbell Lighting in Martin and the former Superior Enterprises in Union City and was a professional duck hunting guide at Hamilton’s Resort.
In addition to his mother and wife he is also survived by two sons: Jo Robert Hamilton, III (Ashley Walker), of the Dixie community and Nathan Hamilton, of Union City.
Memorial services will be conducted 5 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Dr. John Cummings will officiate.
Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until the hour of services Friday.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Dunn, Lucas Hamilton, Bill Smith, Isaac McCoy, Jon Lancaster, Hunter Carter, Dylan Via and Jerry Jimerson.