Chester Merlyn Hamilton, 76, formerly of Ft. Morgan, died November 14, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born March 19, 1934 in St. Francis, Kansas to Dave and Rozelle Hamilton. Hamilton was a carpenter by trade and served his country in the Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Survivors include his son, Jason Chester Hamilton of Des Moines, Iowa; brothers, Joe Hamilton of Denver, Colorado, Mel Hamilton of Denver, Colorado, Max Hamilton of Mesa, Arizona; sisters, Maxine Scott of Gallup, New Mexico and Betty Buhr of Phoenix, Arizona and seven grandchildren. Chester was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gale Hamilton, Tony Hamilton, Robert Hamilton, David Hamilton and Larry Hamilton. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Heer & Dahl Mortuary Chapel in Ft. Morgan. Inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Ft. Morgan. Military Honors by VFW Post 2551 of Ft. Morgan.