The journey of William Bernard Hamilton began when he entered this world as an older brother, born to the late Willie Hamilton and Emma Jean Barber-Hamilton on January 24, 1966, in New York, New York. His earthly journey ended on September 28, 2022, when he peacefully transitioned to Heaven. During his time on earth, he positively impacted and blessed the lives of many.

"Big Will", as he affectionately was called by many, was educated in the Forsyth County Schools, graduating from East Forsyth High School, class of 1984. His prior employment was with Johnson Controls, and fulfilled his employment at East Penn Manufacturing Company, in the City, as an Order Selector since 1984. William was a "gentle giant" who often stated, " I love praying to the Lord, and He answers my prayers", with a servant's heart. He will be remembered for an earthly journey where he showed us what it means to be a loving and devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, sibling, family member, friend and neighbor.

Left to cherish his memories and legacy are his mother, Emma Jean Hamilton, his wife, Silloette B. Hamilton, his daughter, Raven LeChelle Hamilton, "bonus" daughter and son, Janae Brown of Charlotte and Jaye Harrison of the City, his beloved sister, Tanya Hamilton-Stradford, brother-in-love, William "Bill" Stradford, and his joy, niece, Danielle Rene Stradford , and nephew, William Sean Stradford, all of Charlotte, North Carolina; his "bonus" siblings are: Calvin Samuel ( Lenor) Watkins, Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland, Tanya (Reggie) Crump of San Antonio, Texas, and Andrea (Richard) Bryant of Dallas, Texas. Additional family members, whom he loved with all his heart are his cousins, other relatives, and devoted friends.

A public viewing will be held Monday October 3, 2022, from 1pm until 5pm at Douthit's. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 11:00am from Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at 10:30am at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Services.