Frankie Joe Hamilton was born March 1, 1949 in Anthony, Kansas, son of Amos D. and Lucille Theresa (Schulte) Hamilton.

Frank started working for Dick Cook as a trucker in 1969 hauling eggs. He continued his trucking career for the next 40 years working for Brazzo, McGill, Coleman, Crete and Estes truck lines.

Frank was always up for a good time. He had a multitude of friends and loved his family. Frank's pride and joy were his nieces and nephews. He had an in-ground pool built just for them in the 1980's so they could enjoy it. He enjoyed hosting holidays and parties so that everyone could be together. And everyone enjoyed "Frank's Dine and Dance."

On December 11, 2017, Frank passed away at his home in Anthony at the age of 68. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.D. and Lucille Hamilton; infant son, Frankie Joe; and sister, Anita Mackey.

Frank will be deeply missed by his family: sisters, Charlotte (Bob) Smith, Dianna (Glen) Ritter; brothers, Mark (Ethel) Hamilton, Bob (Carol) Hamilton; nieces and nephews: Greg Goodner, Tara Eberhart, Brian Hamilton, Shannon Ummel, Jeff Hamilton, Jana Cashier, Bruce Adams, Kimberly Minor and Lindsey Schultz; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 at Forest Park Cemetery in Anthony.

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Prairie Rose Funeral Home, Anthony.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Frank Hamilton Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Prairie Rose Funeral Homes, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003, is in charge of arrangements.