Funeral services for Preble County deputy killed in head-on crash held today

RICHMOND — Funeral services for Preble County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Hamilton was today.

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Hamilton, 34, of Eldorado was one of two people killed in a crash Monday morning.

The service was held at the Pentecostal Tabernacle at 480 W. Eaton Pike in Richmond Indiana at 10 a.m.

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The visitation for Hamilton was held yesterday evening at the church.

Hamilton will be buried in Fairview Cemetery in Gratis after the funeral.

He is survived by his parents and a 10-year-old daughter.

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He started working for the Sheriff’s office in May 2022 and was promoted to road patrol in June. He also served in the Navy Reserve and the Army National Guard.

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