Melvin "Red" Hamilton of Spearman 89,of Spearman, passed away on 4/14/24.  Viewing will be on Tuesday, April 16,2024, (9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.), Wednesday April, 17, 2024 (9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.) Thursday, April 18,2024, (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman. Graveside services will be on Thursday April 18, 2024 at Hansford Cemetery, 2:00p.m. with Rev. Mark Murray officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

He was born on August 4,1934 in Silverton, Texas to Winston and Lorene Holt Hamilton. Red as he was known by everyone was a truck driver for many years, hauling cattle to many locations.

Red was preceded in death by his wife of more than 30 years, Wilma, in 1993, a son Stephen in 2003, parents, Winston and Lorene Hamilton of Silverton,Texas and his brothers, Freddie Hamilton of Dimmitt and Wayne Hamilton of Tulia.

He is survived by a son,Van Hamilton and  partner Stephannie Tyler of Gruver , a daughter, Becky Stark and husband Lance of Amarillo. Three grandchildren, Heather Hamilton of Lubbock Texas , Tyler Hamilton and wife Sarah of Perryton and Sam Stark and wife Yesi of Amarillo,5 great- grandchildren, Dylan Hamilton, Braedon Maestas, Baron Maestas , Anson Stark and Freya Hamilton.

Family suggest memorials in memory of Red be to Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland Street, Spearman, Texas,79081