William Lee Hamilton, 55, of Owensboro, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was a mechanic, and was a member of FFA and ROTC in high school.  He enjoyed working on cars and attending his grandchildren’s baseball games.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Lee Hamilton; and his mother, Melba Jane Huffines.
     Survivors include his companion, Sharon Kitchens; a daughter, Stormi Pate of Owensboro; a son, Samuel Hamilton of Owensboro; grandchildren, Aralyn Pate and Asher Pate; sisters, Cindy Hamilton of Fordsville and Mindy (Neil) Maldonado of Reynolds Station; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
     Memorial services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2021, at Geary Funeral Home.  Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.