Obituaries
June 13, 2019

Douglas Lee Hamer – Fayette City

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Douglas Lee Hamer, 58, of Fayette City, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his partner, Margret Alice James; and his father, the late Delbert Lee Hamer. Douglas was born on Oct. 30, 1960. Survivors include his mother, Shirley Hamer of Fayette City; his daughter, Stephanie Hill; son-in-law, Brent Hill; grandchildren, Aria Dawn Hill and grandson, Ryatt Howard-Lee Hill, all of Belle Vernon; stepson Matthew (Alison) Etsey; two grandsons T.J. and Parker, all of Stowe, Vt.; as well as his two brothers and five sisters. Friends will be received on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen, www.billicksfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Van Walchock officiating.

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