Hamilton, J.W. Auther Age 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2013. He was born in Dexter, NM, in a covered wagon on September 3, 1923. He was preceded in death by his son, Stanley Hamilton; brothers, Paul and James; sisters, Nellie, Maude, Mable, Mary Margaret, and Rosalie. JW is survived by wife of 66 years, Ernestine Hamilton; children, Louis Hamilton, Arleen Hamilton, Mark Hamilton; grandchildren, Gage Hamilton, Stacie Ferguson, Shana Julian; great granddaughters, Kaleyah Ferguson, Braelyn Ferguson; brother, Jack Hamilton. JW proudly served in the U.S. Army. He loved to hunt and enjoyed tinkering with cars. He was a longtime member of Grace Outreach Church. Visitation will be held at 9:30 am with Funeral Services following at 10:30 am, Monday, December 16, 2013 at Grace Outreach Church, 2900 Southern Boulevard SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A reception will immediately follow the services at Grace Outreach Church. Interment will be held at 1:30 pm, Monday, December 16, 2013 at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920