Jeffrey “Yankee”Hamilton was born on February 1, 1967.  He passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 after suffering a stroke. Jeff was known to his Arkansas friends and family as “Yankee.” He was born to Judith (Little)Turner and Johnny Hamilton and brought up by his uncle Delano and Aunt Frances Hamilton. He loved spending time with his girlfriend and best friend Barbara Dunbar. They did many things together over the years - most memorable was a Tim McGraw concert. Jeff really enjoyed his time at the concert. Over the years Jeff had many dogs in his life, his love of dogs was evident for those who knew him. One such memorable dog was Izabella. She used to love to go riding on the side by side with Jeff and would stay in her seat no matter how long Jeff was in the store or house. His current dog Radio, is left mourning his absence.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Turner and her husband, Charles, as well as his father Johnny Hamilton, His brother James Hamilton, sister-in-law, Margaret Hamilton, nephews Patrick Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, niece in law Kyleigh Hamilton, and grandmother Clara Hamilton.

Surviving Jeff is his Best Friend and life Companion, Barbara Dunbar of Clarendon AR;  his bonus parents, Delano and Francis Hamilton, Hastings, Michigan; siblings, Jason (Kim) Hamilton of Mason MI, Michelle Hineman of Henderson, NV , Tim Hamilton of Hastings, MI and Wendy Hamilton of Zephyrhills, FL; nephews, Matthew (Brendan) Hamilton of Sanford FL, Kyle Hamilton of Lake City MI, Ryan Hineman of Kalamazoo MI, Matthew Hineman of Hastings MI;  great niece and great nephew, Jaylen Hamilton and Karsen Hamilton of Lake City MI. Along with the Dunbar family, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Private cremation services have been held. Friends and family will have a celebration of life at a later date in Arkansas. Please feel free to share any stories you may have of Jeff “Yankee” with the family as we honor his life. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to help with the cost of taking care of his dog, Radio. Please send contributions to 509 Washington Street, Clarendon, AR 72029.