Superintendent Robert Lee Hamilton, Sr.

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Superintendent Robert Lee Hamilton, Sr., 84, transitioned on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany.

The Family of Dr. Robert L Hamilton Sr. announces with great sorrow his sudden passing at 84 years of age. Dr. Robert L. Hamilton, Sr., pastor of the Golden Gate Cathedral C.O.G.I.C. and Superintendent of the Glorious Gate District, transitioned from this earth to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was a devoted Pastor, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He departed this life doing what he loved the most, teaching and preaching the word of God.

Supt. Hamilton was born Friday, July 10, 1936 in Waterford, MS to the late Jacob and Susie Hamilton. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 62 years, Betty J Hamilton,

2 Daughters; Cathy D Hamilton-Coleman, and Pamela R Hamilton-Castaneda, 2 sons; Robert L Hamilton Jr., and Norman F Hamilton Sr. 2 Daughters Robin L Reynolds, and Regina M Coleman, Preceded him in death.

Local Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 4p.m., at Golden Gate Cathedral Church Of God In Christ in New Albany. Viewing will be from 2p.m., until time of the service.

Official Services will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 5p.m., at Pentecostal Temple Church Of God In Christ on 229 South Danny Thomas Blvd in Memphis, TN. Burial will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 12 Noon at Memorial Park Southwoods in Memphis, TN. Serenity-Simmons Funeral Home of New Albany is in charge of the arrangements

(At the family’s request and for everyone’s safety: MASK WILL BE REQUIRED, ENTERING THE CHURCH AND TEMPERATURES WILL BE CHECKED.)