Larry Earl Hamilton, age 86, of Florence, Alabama, passed away on August 16, 2026. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, at the St. James at Methodist Church at 610 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL 35630.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Pat Cox, and his grandson, Trent McGee.
Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Sherry; his daughter, Lori McGee (John); and is grandchildren, Danielle Hamilton, Jake McGee (Hannah), and Abigail Carter (Eric). He was blessed with many great-grandchildren, Hadleigh and Cameron, Charlotte and Caroline McGee, and Harper Carter, as well as Makayla and Kolt Carter, whom he loved as his own. Larry is also survived by his brother, Gayle Beauvois, and his sisters, Tamara Linzey and Teresa Arney.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and proud veteran whose loving spirit touched the lives of so many. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962. He remained a proud veteran throughout his life and carried the values of service, loyalty, and dedication with him in all that he did. For 30 years, Larry was a proud and faithful member of St. James Methodist Church. His church family held a special place in his heart, and he could be found there every morning sharing coffee with some of his best friends. Above all else, Larry loved his family. He married to the love of his life, Sherry, for 62 years. Their life together was a beautiful example of lasting love and devotion, and Larry loved his wife deeply.
To know Larry was to know someone truly special. He was deeply loved and will be missed more than words can express.
