Judge Clifford Gene Hamilton passed away on April 29, 2019. Judge Hamilton was born on October 31, 1942. He was a graduate of Westminster College in 1964 and the University of Missouri Law School in 1967. Judge Hamilton was a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army and he served in Germany after completing law school. Upon return from Germany, the Governor appointed him as Prosecuting Attorney for Callaway County in 1969. He held this position until 1980.

Judge Hamilton was elected Circuit Judge, Division I, in 1982 and served until his retirement in September 30, 2010. Judge Hamilton served as Presiding Judge from October, 2002 through September, 2010. His service to the 13th Judicial Circuit is deeply appreciated.

A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd., Fulton, Missouri, 65251