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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW ScienceWorks celebration to include North Medford's high-altitude balloon launch ... Oregon steps up bat search amid new disease scare ... Since You Asked: Lost Creek, Applegate lakes on pace to fill ... ScienceWorks celebration to include North Medford's high-altitude balloon launch ... Oregon steps up bat search amid new disease scare ... Since You Asked: Lost Creek, Applegate lakes on pace to fill ... Ronald Gene Hamilton Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 2016 at 2:00 AM Posted Apr. 17, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News Laughter, Love, and Family Ronald Gene Hamilton passed away at his home from a heart attack in the early morning hours of April 7, 2016. He was born October 9, 1937, the second child of Efton and Anna Kerns Hamilton in Florence, Kans. He grew up with five sisters and one brother. Gene graduated from Carbondale High School in 1956. He served in the United States Navy as a flight Captain aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lexington and continued in active service at Moffett Field in Mountain View, Calif. After leaving the Air Force, Gene began a new career at the U.S. Postal Service. In 1961 he met and married Linda Hooks. Gene and Linda moved from Mountain View to Ashland, Oregon in 1964 where they adopted their two children, Michael and Jodi. Gene loved to deliver mail with a smile and a story or joke. In 1992 Gene retired from the post office in Medford, Ore. after 33 years of employment. After his retirement he remained very active, periodically buying a new residence and turning it into a beautiful home. Gene met Kathy Warren in 2001. They enjoyed sharing their love for antiquing, gardening, and caring for animals. He was very close to Kathy's family who liked to call him “Gene Gene.” Gene is survived by Kathy Warren; son, Michael Hamilton (Virginia); daughter, Jodi Eichensehr (Rob); two grandsons, Mason and Luke Eichensehr; three sisters, Margie Mason of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Pat Harrison of Eureka, Kans., and Judy Shively of Carbondale, Kans.; brother, Terry Hamilton of Topeka, Kans.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Jo Burkett and Edie Hamilton. Gene will always be remembered for his laughter; great stories; sense of humor; and most important, his love of family, friends, and golf. Please join us in a celebration of Gene’s life to be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016 at The Scottish Rite Temple, 3581 Lear Way, Medford, Oregon. Please RSVP: 541-621-4678. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 2016 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501