Debra Gail (Savage) Hamilton-age 70, born June 8, 1956 passed away Monday afternoon, November 2, 2026 at North Knoxville Medical Center. Debra was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church and also a member of the Union County Rescue Squad for many years. She loved all her fellow squad members as her own family. She was a long-time employee of Levi’s and after leaving there, she was a self-employed Home Interior Salesperson. Preceded in death by husband of 48 years, Robert Hamilton; infant son, Baby Hamilton, parents, Johnny and Maggie (Bays) Savage, brother, Leon; sisters, Bonnie and Tammie Savage, Joyce (Savage) Nicely; nephew, Greg Nicely; niece, Melissa Fitzpatrick; step-son, David Hamilton.

Survivors: sister, Margaret McBee and husband, Mike; children, Johnny and Glenda Hamilton; grandchildren, Autumn and Taylor Hamilton, sister-in-law, Betty Bullen and husband, Stan; nieces, April and Jason Brantley; Amy and Ryan McFall; great-nieces, Aizley Brantley, Brittney Fitzpatrick, Keaton Kitts; great-nephews, Cody Brantley, Michael Buckner, Corbin Kitts.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026, Cooke-Campell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. James Loy officiating with music by the Williams Family. Interment will follow at Haun Cemetery, Luttrell. Pallbearers: Gregory McBee, James Paul, Taylor Hamilton, Stacy Rhodes, Michael Buckner, Ryan McFall. Honorary Pallbearers: Danny Savage and Corbin Kitts. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.