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Dustin Blake “D-Ham” Hamilton (1996 – 2026)

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Dustin Blake “D-Ham” Hamilton, 29, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.

Dustin Blake “D-Ham” Hamilton

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 11 AM at Hope Freewill Baptist Church, 75 Cedar Park Ct, Front Royal, with Pastor Randy Hayes officiating.  Burial will follow at Bennett’s Chapel Cemetery, Front Royal.

Dustin was born on March 24, 1996, in Front Royal to the late Thomas Matthew Hamilton and Dana Elliott Hamilton.  He was also predeceased by his uncle, Gerald Elliott, and his grandparents, Holmes J. Elliott and Anna Mae Elliott.  Dustin was a loving father, brother, and son.  His daughter, Kylie, was the joy of his life.  Dustin had a deep love for fishing.  The outdoors was where he found his peace.  He had a great sense of humor and will be remembered for his love, laughter, and the moments we spent together.

Surviving along with his mother are his grandparents, Donald “Peepaw” Hamilton and Jamel “Meemaw” Hamilton; daughter, Kylie Paige Hamilton; sister, Ashlyn Lake (Dylan); six aunts, Barbara Ballentine (Robert), Debbie White (Jim), Cherie Elliott, Teresa Woodard (Chip), Pammy Quesenberry (Dwayne) and Leah Frazier (Tim); two uncles, Donnie Hamilton (Diane) and Stevie Hamilton; daughter’s mother, Kaitlyn Smith and numerous cousins and friends.

Pallbearers will be Dylan Lake, Chris Elliott, William Smoot, Josh Hamilton, Aaron Seal, and Tyler Hamilton.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bo Woodard, Jed Koblish, Anthony Grimsley, Tristan Pennifil,l and Ben Andrews.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maddox Funeral Home to assist with funeral arrangements.

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