Dane Hamilton

Dane Hamilton, Jr., 70, of Shook Road, Claremont, NC, formerly of Morganton, NC, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC. Born in Wake County, NC on August 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Cecil Dane Hamilton, Sr. and Charliemae Hennessee Hamilton.Dane graduated high school from the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, GA, graduated from NC State University, and was a US Naval veteran. He worked for Home Laundry in Morganton for several years and then for various furniture companies.Mr. Hamilton is survived by a daughter, S. Hunter Hamilton; a son, Robert Dane Hamilton; three grandchildren, and a sister, Caroline Ervin of Morganton.A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Options Victim Assistance Program, P.O. Box 2512, Morganton, NC 28680. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.