Robert "Bob" Hamilton, 86, of Midland, died on Thursday, November 27, 2008, at a local hospital. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Friday November 28, 2008 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Midland with Pastor Carl Anderson, officiating. Pallbearers will be J. R. Duncan, John David Hamilton, Justin Builta, T. J. Hamilton, Chris Mueller, Ray Hamilton and honorary pallbearer Jason Hamilton and Harry Mueller. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.Bob was born on August 28, 1922, in Dallas, Texas to Raymond and Lola Hamilton and married Cora Frances McKinnon on December 24, 1946 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Bob has been a resident of Midland, Texas since 1950. He worked as a contract mail hauler for 12 years, was a glazer for Pittsburgh Plate Glass for 18 years and was a building engineer for 12 years and built 6 buildings in downtown Midland. Bob was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.Survivors include wife, Cora Hamilton of Midland, Texas; son & daughter-in-law, George & Jackie Hamilton of Midland, Texas; daughter & son-in-law, Nancy & Harry Mueller of Midland, Texas; son, James Hamilton of Los Angeles, California; son & daughter-in-law, Robert & Tawana Hamilton of Ft. Worth, Texas; son & daughter-in-law, Richard & Jan Hamilton of Poynor, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.Parents, sister Joyce Richardson and grandson Jake Hamilton preceded him in death. The family suggests memorials be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 4400 N. Big Spring Midland, Texas 79705.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,