Francis Hamilton, 72, of Butler passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born in Butler on April 29, 1948 to the late John and Rosemary (Strobel) Hamilton. Francis was a member of the NRA and East Butler Sportsman Club . He was a 5th degree Judo expert teaching both Judo and Jiu Jitsu privately to the local Police forces, security agencies and to the public. Francis worked security most of his career and was a private bounty hunter. He loved his pit bulls, especially Ford. Francis was the father of Kim Hamilton; brother of Harold (Colleen) Hamilton, and Veronica Beck. He is also survived by his companion Connie Feeney and his son’s mother, Jordie Hamilton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Francis was preceded in death by his siblings Robert Hamilton, Jean Peters, Mary Margaret Hamilton, and Gerry Hamilton. Friends received Sunday, March 14th from 4 to 6 pm in the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001, WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A Blessing service will immediately follow in the funeral home. Burial will be held privately at Calvary Cemetery.