James Monroe Hamilton

James Monroe Hamilton, 74, of Phelps, KY, went to sleep in the arms of the Lord October 7, 2025, at his residence.

He was born to the late Ira and Jettie (Adkins) Hamilton December 3, 1950. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by infant brother Anon Hamilton, Gilmer Hamilton of Phelps, KY, and Carl Hamilton of Stopover, KY and nephew Christopher Fields.

James was a retired Yuke driver for McCoy Caney. He enjoyed four wheeling when he was able. James was a man of few words. He will be missed by all who cherished him.

Those remaining to honor the memory of James include his two children, BJ Hamilton and Jamie Eldridge, both of Phelps, KY; his siblings, Denton Hamilton, Phelps KY, Ralph Hamilton, Phelps, KY and Shirley Hamilton Fields, Knoxville, TN; nieces and nephews Aletha Fields, Roy Hamilton, Allen Hamilton, Tammy Dotson, Mike Hamilton, and Bethany Fields.

His memory will also live on in the hearts of a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The family will begin receiving friends at Jones & West Funeral Home on Friday, October 17, 2025 with visitation from 6 to 9 pm.

The funeral service will be on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm with Odis Blankenship officiating.

James will be laid to rest at Wolford Cemetery, Phelps, KY.  Friends & family will serve as Pallbearers.

The Jones & West Funeral Home of Phelps, Kentucky is honored to serve the Hamilton family.  Our guestbook may be viewed online at www.joneswestfh.com

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