Thomas Anglin Hamilton

Thomas Anglin Hamilton passed away quietly at his home on Tuesday, February 6. He was born March 30, 1934 in Gadsden, AL to Frank Thomas and Eunice Branch Hamilton. Tom’s early education was divided between Gadsden and Sarasota, where his family wintered. He continued his study at The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN, graduating in 1951. Tom had a brilliant mind, but it wasn’t until he attended MIT that he could truly expand his intellectual curiosity earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1955 and another BS in Metallurgy in 1956. He also excelled there as a competitive swimmer. Following graduation, Tom joined the family foundry businesses in Anniston and Sylacauga, AL where he stayed until he chose to further his scholarly pursuits at Harvard earning an MBA as a prestigious Baker Scholar in 1969. The majority of Tom’s business career was spent with Raymond James Financial, as an investment banker and asset manager, but he was also very involved in real estate as a broker, developer and instructor. An avid tennis player, Tom could often be seen at the Field Club courts, and for many years, he practiced Aikido earning a second degree black belt. He was a voracious reader with an extensive library, and a world traveler always seeking out his next adventure. But his favorite destination these past 24 years was his beloved India where he embraced the culture, formed cherished friendships, and proudly called it his second home. Tom touched many people with a positive impact on their lives. He will be remembered not only for his loving and caring heart, his integrity, his keen intellect, and his insatiable curiosity, but also for his often bizarre sense of humor, and his outspokenness, which endeared him to so many. He was predeceased by his first wife of 34 years, Joyce McElroy. Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Scott (Scotty), his children, Charles, Thomas Richard and Elisabeth Hamilton, two step-daughters, Susannah Lautensleger and Cornelia Connell, a brother, William, and seven grandchildren. Services will be held at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, Siesta Key, Friday, February 16, at 3 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice at Tidewell.org or 941-552-7500, ext.,donations.

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Thomas Anglin Hamilton

March 30, 1934 - February 6, 2018