Clifton Ray Hamilton age 69 passed away after a strong fight with colon cancer on December 26, 2023 In Irving Texas. Clifton "CR" was born on July 6, 1954 in Commerce, Texas to the late William "Buck" and Viola Hamilton. The "Cliff-notes" for Clifton Ray are as follows: Clifton Ray was raised in Commerce Texas with his 10 siblings, where he was taught the importance of family, hard work, and how to "improperly" use a slingshot. In 1979, He met and married the love of his life Sarah Michele, in Irving Texas where they started their family. He was a devoted, hard-working, blue-collar man in the construction industry working as a superintendent. He met and married his second love, Trinidad Torres, in Paris, Texas. He enjoyed his retirement with his wife by helping her cook for her food truck. Most of all he enjoyed spending time on his boat. "CR" loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and boating with his family. His children and his grandchildren were his greatest joy in life Preceded in death by his parents William (Buck) and Viola Hamilton, brothers Johnny William Hamilton, Roger Dale Hamilton, Donnie Sherrill Hamilton, Billy Joe (JoJo) Hamilton. Sister, Janet Darlene Berry, ex- wife Sarah Marie Pond and Wife Trinidad Torres. Clifton is survived by his children, Tjadain Ray Hamilton and wife Carlena, Amanda Lynn Hamilton, Sean Christopher Hamilton and wife Brittany, Mona Marie Pond; stepson, Anthony Torres; grandchildren: Gage Hamilton, Kya Charron, Benjamin Geiger, Calen Geiger, Elora Rackley and Iris Hamilton; sisters Doris Jean and husband Richard, Mary Jane Price and husband Wesley, Melvin Neil Hamilton and wife Jeanette, Douglas Eugene Hamilton, James Curtis Hamilton. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel in Irving. Cremation will follow services. Friends may visit Monday for 12:00 PM until time service in the funeral home chapel. SERVICES Funeral Service

Monday, January 01, 2024 2:00 PM

Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 W. Airport Fwy. Irving, TX 75062