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Dezmon Hamilton Obituary

Dezmon Jerome "Dez" Hamilton entered into eternal rest at his residence in Zachary, Louisiana on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 8:45 am. He was a 34 year old native of Zachary; a Supervisor at Exxon Lubrication-Port Allen; owner of the soon to be "The Sweet Corner"; and was a member of the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Alsen Community. Viewing at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Zachary on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 3-8 pm; viewing resumes at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Fred Smith, pastor on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 8:00 am until service at 10:00 am conducted by Pastor Stanley Plain, Sr.; interment at Southern Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his parents, Danita Cage and Ricky T. Hamilton; children, Diamon J., Destanee J., De'Mir J. and Dezire' J. Hamilton; siblings, De'Jon Cage, Ricky Hamilton, II (Samantha), Wendell Thomas, Jr. (Marlissia), Kolton, Reagan, Leah and Mason Hamilton; maternal grandfather, Johnny McDonald, Sr.; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends; preceded in death by his son, Dezmon Jerome Hamilton, Jr. "Little Dez"

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 21 to Jul. 24, 2021.
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34 years old and a home owner?
Respect that alone rest in peace brother he was making moves this is so sad

OAKlAnD California

November 15, 2022

I am a stranger but I am deeply saden about this tragedy. This beautiful angel received his wings sooner than anticipated but he was always be by his family's side. I pray for strength and healing to all his love ones I will never forget this heroic man pit his life on the line to protect his own and what's right, that alone makes him a Legend!

Valarie Stone

Other

July 27, 2021

I am so sorry for your lost. will be praying. i did not know you all read ti on line.

jacqueline

July 26, 2021

Rest in Heaven Dez. Praying for your family.

Pam Matthews

July 26, 2021

Peace and Blessings to the family

Ashanti Abdullah

July 25, 2021

Sincere prayers and condolences are extended to the entire Hamilton Family.

Even though I did not know Mr. Hamilton, he and his family have been in my thoughts for several days. I have a son his age so I understand your loss. May God give the entire family the strength to move forward. He accomplished so much in his short life time. He was a good father who lived to love and protect his children. I will keep all of his children as well as his other family members in my prayers. May he rest in Peace.

God Bless

Love Always,
Delois C. Lee and Family
Baker, Louisiana

Delois C. Lee and Family

July 25, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tammy Jones

Other

July 24, 2021

Sending my prayers and condolences to the family.

Janice Ghoram Perkins

July 24, 2021

Prayers and deepest condolences to you family

Denise

Family

July 24, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cassandra Dunbar-Temple

July 24, 2021

Rest In Heaven My Dear Friend

Linda Wells

Friend

July 24, 2021

We Lost A True Legend But The Universe Received A New Beautiful Star. My Condolences To The Hamilton & Cage Families. #LLDez

Chianti Primus & Family

Friend

July 24, 2021

Danita And Family, May Your Life Soon Be Filled With Wonderful Memories And Joy As You Celebrate A Life Well Lived. With Our Condolences And Deepest Sympathy To You All´s Family." Remember This Earth Has No Sorrow, That Heaven Can Not Heal." Our Prayers Are With You Danita, God Bless You And Love You Always And Forever Dear.

Beverly Davis

July 23, 2021

Keeping you in prayer and sending you our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family .

Tracy Woods

July 23, 2021

Danita may the grace and glory of Yah thy Elohim be with you and the Cage & Hamilton family.

Dez was a model "African American" male gone to soon!!!

Stay strong and keep Dezmon legacy alive!!!

"HalleluYah"

Roosevelt Harrell

Family

July 23, 2021

I PRAY GOD GIVES YOU THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS THE STRENGTH AND COMFORT NEEDED TO GET THROUGH THIS DIFFCULT TIME. MY CONDOLENCES TO EACH AND EVERYONE THATS HURTING BEHIND THIS LOSS

SHARON ALBERT

Friend

July 23, 2021

I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Ms. Danita I´ll be continuously praying for your strength.

Megan Miller

July 23, 2021

My Heartfelt Condolences for you all in such a difficult time when words seem so feeble in moments like these. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this GREAT TIME OF LOSS. I am so sorry to hear about Dezmon's passing. May God usher your family with peace, comfort and give you strength to withstand the sudden shock.

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose. For all that we love deeply, becomes a part of us."
-Helen Keller

Chaplain B

July 23, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Pam Collins

July 23, 2021

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Rest well,Dez

Tasha Gray

Friend

July 23, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Praying for the family that the Lord will give you all strength to get thru this difficult time.

Silva Burrell

July 23, 2021

Tasha M Gray

July 23, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Selma M. White

Other

July 23, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lajuana Scales- Brown

July 23, 2021

Earth Has No Sorry That Heaven Can´t Heal.To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be The Present With the Lord. Praying for you all that God will give you all strength on the loss of your son brother daddy and friend.

Sister Neonetta White

Friend

July 23, 2021

Douglas and Gwendolin Hill

July 23, 2021

One of the finest young men that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. The world is truly a much cheerless place without him. Our prayers to Danita and the family.

Charles and Sandy Fisher

July 23, 2021

God will wipe all your tears away and there will be no more sadness. I know sometimes this is hard to believe during this time. But God will be with you every step of the way. Praying for your family and love ones. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Alva Millican

July 23, 2021

My prayers and thoughts to the family and love ones and the daughter he was trying to protect.

Ernest Weeks

Other

July 23, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Dez will truly be missed.

Danielle Brown Evans

July 23, 2021

God is well able to ease the hurt and fill the emptiness when you are ready. Love you Family and if you need me I´m just a call or click away. When things feel a little rough just pray, and I´ll be praying for you.

Minister Zoalee Hayes

July 23, 2021

My Deepest Sympathy My Prayers and thoughts are with the Family's

Tanya S. Johnson

Friend

July 23, 2021

My prayers and empathy are for you'll. May God continues to provide strength and peace.

Victoria Perkins

July 23, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Eddie Moore

Family

July 23, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lydia London

July 23, 2021

Sending my condolences and Prayers that soon you'll be able to look back of all the happy times and smile without being sad. I dont know how this pain feel but I do know God will take the pain away. I'm sending lots of continuous prayers, hugs and love!!!

Jamesse Haynes

Friend

July 23, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Gone too soon. You lived a purpose driven & filled life. YOU made a difference. You were a great son, brother, father, husband uncle cousin and friend. To God Be the Glory!!! Rest easy King

Alicia Moore

Family

July 23, 2021

We want to send our condolences from Michigan! It is absolutely heartbreaking to read of his death! May God continue to be a source of comfort!

The Garrison family from Detroit

July 23, 2021

Praying for the family that God give you peace and comfort during this tragic time in your lives.

Eudora Powell

Other

July 23, 2021

for the family

Erica Matthews

Family

July 23, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shirelle Scales Scott

July 23, 2021

Praying for your family

Lisa Stallion

July 23, 2021

You're you are in my prayers may God bless the family

Mary Mills

Friend

July 23, 2021

Sending condolences to your surviving family. Heartbreaking story, may you rest in peace Sir.

Mildrena

July 23, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. This was so sad to hear a wonderful person gone home at a early age may you rest in peace with lil Dez you will be very very well missed you was like a nephew to me, we all love you but God loved you more.

Tawanda Bowman

Friend

July 23, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Faye Turner

July 22, 2021

Sending sincere condolences to Denita and the rest of the family. Praying for you all.

Rhonda Andrus

Friend

July 22, 2021

Heartbreaking story. I didn't know Mr. Hamilton, but my sincere condolences to the family. I can't imagine your pain.

Tracie D.

Other

July 22, 2021

May God be with you guys doing your time of memories. I Know it hard for you guys because it was hard for me and Mj. Just remember to take one day at a time. Knowing God Has Your Back.

SheriAna B Robinson

Friend

July 22, 2021

What an amazing father a true provider and protector! So sorry for your loss -Robyn, Detroit, Mi

Robyn

Other

July 22, 2021

My sincere condolences for the tragic loss of life! May peace and love find your loved ones in the midst of such sorrow!

Joi White

Other

July 22, 2021

Condolences to the Families. Dez was such a beautiful & nice person. Had the opportunity to be in Dez present on Saturday before last for dinner with family.

Deloris Vann

Friend

July 22, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jackie Harrell Bates and Family

Other

July 22, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Napoleon'Nap'Moore and Family

Other

July 22, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Elaine Pounds Thomas, A T & T

Other

July 22, 2021

I'm praying for strength for the family. I'm sorry for your loss.

Jeanette Taylor

July 22, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

dawanda lamerson

Friend

July 22, 2021

I read his story online and this young man was a true hero protecting his family. An over achiever might I add. Godbless king

Jermaine

Other

July 22, 2021

I just read about your story online. I am so sorry and sadden to hear this. My prayers are with the family. May God surround you all with peace and comfort

T.

Other

July 22, 2021

For I know that we don´t always understand what God plan is for us. But I say to the family in this moment trust God´s heart when you can´t see His hand. We are praying for you all @ St. John´s Baptist Church of Four Corners, Louisiana

Reverend Larry J. Collins

Other

July 22, 2021

Just read about you online.
So sad doing what a dad is suppose to do to protect and raise his daughter.
RIP
Prayers for love one.

Victoria

July 22, 2021

James/Lechawn Weatherspoon

July 22, 2021

Still can´t believe u gone nephew.We LOVE and MISS you deeply. Rest easy nephew

Lechawn/James Weatherspoon

Family

July 22, 2021

A good person has stopped beating, a good soul soared to heaven. We part with our beloved, Dez in pain.
- Rest in Peace, cuz.

Larry Alexander Sr & Family

Family

July 22, 2021

While I did not know you, my heart aches for you and your loved ones. Such a senseless tragedy. Rip

Francine Brogan-Alampi

July 22, 2021

I don't know you.. just read an article online, but I am sorry to hear about this happening while protecting your daughter.. which is simply your job as a father. Maybe one day the young man involved will come to understand. Rest in Peace, and I am sorry for your family and friends who will have to process this and move forward without their father, husband, son, and friend.

Phases

July 22, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Natalya

Other

July 22, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Shawn Crump

Other

July 22, 2021

My condolences to the family

Nikisha Brown

July 21, 2021

Sincere condolences

VIVIAN WRIGHT

July 21, 2021

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