Jonathan Lee Hamilton of Bedford, Texas went to be with his Lord Wednesday morning, May 21st at 12:15 am.
He was born in Kimberley, South Africa, on February 19, 1962 to missionary parents, Al and Annette Hamilton. Jonathan graduated from Trinity High School in 1980 and studied at the Lucas Memory School in Fremont California. He was ordained to the ministry of the gospel of Christ at First Christian Church in Evansville, Indiana on January 8, 1984.
Despite the health condition Cystic Fibrosis he served in Uganda and Kenya (East Africa), South Africa and Hungary as an evangelist, church planter, youth minister and missionary. He also made survey trips and led mission internships.
On April 17, 1997 he received a double lung transplant and continued in missionary recruiting through the missionary motivation ministry, Outreach International. He has acted as President of Outreach International since 2000. His passion and heartfelt desire was to “see that everyone has an opportunity to hear about Jesus – at least once!”
Jonathan actively served with DeSoto Christian Church for many years. On August 9, 2003 he married Teri Lyn Layman, the love of his life, who survives him.
Jonathan’s contagious laugh, joy and love for the Lord was evident by all who knew and loved him. Jonathan now rests from his labors in the arms of his Savior.
He is also survived by his parents, Al and Annette Hamilton of Hurst, Texas, his sisters; Fran Laughren and husband Pete and their son Denzil of George South Africa, Sonja Hawkins and husband Dale of Bethel, Missouri, Karen Nguyen and husband Toai and their children Jonathan, David, Tiffany, Caleb and Joshua as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family thanks you for all your prayers, support and encouragement. We rejoice over Jonathan's life and the 46 years God allowed him to be with us here serving the Lord together on this earth and the joy of knowing he walks with his Lord now.
“Thanking God for every breath.”
You may visit www.bluebonnethills.com to view a photo tribute.
Memorials will go to “Roland Joseph” who ministers in Kimberley, South Africa. Checks should be made payable to Outreach International with “South Africa Memorial” in the memo and sent to Outreach International, P.O. Box 272, Shelbyville, MO 63469
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Jonathan Hamilton's Health
Dear Family & Friends,
As many of you know Jonathan Hamilton’s chemo treatments have been ineffective and as of two weeks ago the oncologist advised that all chemo and other treatments for the cancer be stopped. Jonathan’s lung transplant doctor who oversees all of Jonathan’s health needs put it this way, “it is time to stop treating the disease and begin treating you.” Jonathan’s liver function continues to decrease. He is retaining fluid and the liver is swollen. He is experiencing more pain and discomfort. At this time Jonathan is in the hospital with renal (kidney) failure – with only 15%-20% functioning. He and Teri have contracted hospice and when he is released from the hospital he will be on hospice care at home. His condition shows no improvement, and he tires easily, but he continues to be pleasant and positive (even with much discomfort) trusting the Lord one day at a time.
Jonathan and Teri continue to pray for the Lord to be glorified through them at this time and appreciate your continued prayers to that end. Please feel free to send a note or card to Jonathan and Teri, as even short visits tire him quickly.
Jonathan & Teri’s Address is: 905 McCurry Ave., Bedford, TX 76022.
Thank you for your love and encouragement.
- Sonja & Dale Hawkins.
“…my grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
As many of you know Jonathan Hamilton’s chemo treatments have been ineffective and as of two weeks ago the oncologist advised that all chemo and other treatments for the cancer be stopped. Jonathan’s lung transplant doctor who oversees all of Jonathan’s health needs put it this way, “it is time to stop treating the disease and begin treating you.” Jonathan’s liver function continues to decrease. He is retaining fluid and the liver is swollen. He is experiencing more pain and discomfort. At this time Jonathan is in the hospital with renal (kidney) failure – with only 15%-20% functioning. He and Teri have contracted hospice and when he is released from the hospital he will be on hospice care at home. His condition shows no improvement, and he tires easily, but he continues to be pleasant and positive (even with much discomfort) trusting the Lord one day at a time.
Jonathan and Teri continue to pray for the Lord to be glorified through them at this time and appreciate your continued prayers to that end. Please feel free to send a note or card to Jonathan and Teri, as even short visits tire him quickly.
Jonathan & Teri’s Address is: 905 McCurry Ave., Bedford, TX 76022.
Thank you for your love and encouragement.
- Sonja & Dale Hawkins.
“…my grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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