Lionel Emanuel Hamilton

Comedian Lionel 

Emanuel Hamilton, 744 months old, went home to be with the Lord on February 16th, 2018. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he has lived in this community for over 745 months.

Lionel is a 300 month old veteran of the comedy stage who has his roots right here in Northeastern Ohio. With a style that many have compared to Sinbad, everyone loves Lionel's clean and funny comedy. Who would ever thought that a pastry chef would eventually have the opportunity to open for such legendary performers as the Temptations and Kool and the Gang. You have seen Lionel on television during his appearance on BET's "Live at the Apollo" and at many comedy clubs including The Funny Stop. His performances and quick humor has rocked audiences in Akron and surrounding areas.

Lionel is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Minister Cora Mae Hamilton; and his nephew, Vernard L. Hamilton. He is survived by his sons, Lionel S. Hamilton and Lyndon S. Hamilton; and the mother of his children, Rosalyn Haines-Berger. He is also survived by his brothers, Lindsay Hamilton and Ervin Hamilton, all of Akron; sisters, Edith Holmes of Kannopolis, N.C., Katherine Rudloph of Kannopolis, N.C., Jacqueline Baxter, Joyce (Cleven) Maye, Jennifer (William) Hullum, Mavis Hamilton, Marveline Young, all of Akron. His grandchildren, LaShay Hamilton, Lyndon Hamilton Jr., La'Nia Hamilton, along with a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends, and fans who adored him. Lionel will greatly miss his Classic 1975 Mercury Marquis. 

The Home Going celebration of Comedian 

Lionel E. Hamilton's life will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Greater Bethel Baptist Church 404 South Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio 44306. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Pastor Roderick C. Pounds, eulogist and Pastor Booker Person, officiant. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 711 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron, Ohio 44320.

Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2018

Lionel E. Hamilton, 62, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1956 in Akron, Ohio. 

Celebration of Lionel's life will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 404 S. Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio 44306. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Pastor Roderick C. Pounds, eulogizing and Pastor Booker Person, officiating.

Funeral Home

Rhoden Memorial Home
1101 Palmetto Avenue Akron, OH 44306
(330) 724-1201

Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2018