<div>Our family created this page to honor the life of our father, Robert Alan “Alan” Hamilton, and to support the research that meant so much to him. Alan lived with Parkinson’s disease for nearly half his life. He was diagnosed at forty-four, at a time when he was in his professional prime and at the height of responsibility. He carried that diagnosis quietly for many years, determined to keep serving his clients with the steadiness and judgment they relied on. His greatest worry was that those who trusted him might doubt his ability to continue protecting their futures. He never gave them a reason to. His dedication, skill, and character allowed him to keep doing the work he loved, and when he finally shared his struggle, he was met with support rather than fear. Independence Bank stood by him throughout his entire career, and he retired on his own terms at sixty-five.
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<div>Alan chose to face Parkinson’s directly. In 2011 he elected to undergo a deep brain stimulation procedure. It was a difficult decision, and although the surgery resulted in a minor stroke, he recovered fully. The device gave him many more years of mobility, comfort, and connection with the people he loved. He approached his treatment the same way he approached the rest of his life, with a clear mind and a quiet resolve.
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<div>He did more than manage his own illness. He contributed to several research studies, hoping his experience might help others in the future. When his nephew was diagnosed less than ten years later, Alan offered guidance, reassurance, and honesty, sharing what he had learned through years of navigating the disease. Together they supported each other through the challenges that only those who live with Parkinson’s can fully understand. Alan also sponsored his nephew’s wife when she ran a marathon in support of the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Even as dementia set in during his later years, he never lost sight of the importance of continued research. He wanted progress. He wanted answers. He wanted a cure.
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<div>Alan passed away on January 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved. He leaves behind his wife of forty-five years, his children, grandchildren, siblings, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a legacy of steadiness, kindness, and integrity that shaped not only his family, but his community. Parkinson’s took much from him, but it never took the core of who he was.
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<div>Our family will continue supporting research in his honor. We invite you to join us in advancing the work of the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Every contribution supports the search for better treatments, better outcomes, and ultimately a cure. It is a way to honor Alan’s life and the strength with which he faced this disease.
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<div>Thank you for giving your time, attention, and support.
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