Arvine James Hamilton

Arvine James Hamilton, 94, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2026. He was born on July 26, 1932 to the late Melvin and Anna (Kutz) Hamilton.

Arvine was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. After high school, Arvine married the love of his life, Joyce (Hill) Hamilton, on June 29, 1952. He served proudly in the Unites States Army as a Paratrooper until his honorable discharge in 1954. Arvine attended Central Presbyterian Church. He was also a former employee of SKF Tyson, where he devoted 35 years, the Stark County Auditor, and the Stark County Board of Elections. Arvine spent many years playing softball for the Massillon Rec Center, and was proudly inducted into the Stark County Slow Pitch Hall of Fame.

In addition to his parents, Arvine is preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Ann Newton; brothers, Bill Hamilton, Bob Willmot, and Chuck Smith.

Arvine is survived by his wife, Joyce Hamilton, and favorite son, Jamie (Julie) Hamilton; siblings, Tom (Jane) Hamilton and Melva (decd. Byron) Hoffman; brother-in-law Bill Newton; grandchildren, Kelly (Osman) Hamilton and Brooke Hamilton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Paquelet Funeral Home. An additional hour of visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the funeral home with a funeral service beginning at 11:00am officiated by Rev. Megan Benjamin.

Burial with full military honors will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

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