Joel M. Hamilton age 82, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born August 12, 1936 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Lynn and Viola Sulzbach Hamilton. Joel was a veteran of the United States Army where he made rank as a Major.  He practiced Dentistry For over 40 Years. He served as a dentist in the Army, Honolulu, HI, Texarkana, Ashdown and Hot Springs until his retirement.  Graveside service will be held at 3:30PM, Friday April 12, 2019 at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 5101 W 7 ^th , Texarkana, Tx 75501.  Guest registry is at http://carriganmemorial.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.