Floyd 'Butch' Hamelton Obituary Floyd Walter "Butch" Hamelton, Jr., 76, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on December 6, 2022, at his home in Keokuk. Butch was born on November 13, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Floyd Walter Hamelton, Sr. and Viva Mae (Miller) Hamelton. He was employed as an orderly at Graham Hospital in Keokuk and later at Sheller-Globe for over thirty years, retiring in 2008. Butch was a quiet man with a deep love of racing. He loved old cars, car shows and the Sportsmans Park racetrack in Keokuk. In his youth he liked to roller-skate, and was the first person in Keokuk to attend Job Corps in Pleasanton, California. He also enjoyed spending time fishing throughout his life. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 until 1975 and was honorably discharged. Butch is survived by three children: Michael (Casey) Hamelton, Jeffrey Hamelton and Chris (Jason) Arrowood; four siblings: Darlene Burgess of Hannibal, Missouri, James "Jim" (Linda Sue) Hamelton of Keokuk, Vickie Moore of Keokuk and Ricky Hamelton of Keokuk; his granddaughter Sofia Hamelton; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Butch is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Terry. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, December 12, 2022, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home directly before the service. Memorials may be made to Butchs family in care of Michael Hamelton. Services Visitation Monday December 12, 2022 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Printy Funeral Home 917 Blondeau Street Keokuk, IA 52632-4921 Memorial Service Monday December 12, 2022 1:30 PM Printy Funeral Home 917 Blondeau Street Keokuk, IA 52632-4921