Milo Hamilton: Funeral arrangements announced for Astros broadcasting legend

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Milo Hamilton's family recently released funeral arrangements, which include an opportunity for fans to pay their respects at a public period of remembrance.

The legendary Astros broadcaster died Thursday. He was 88 years old.

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The public visitation will be held at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons at 1010 Berin Drive on Friday, September 25, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, and on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

A funeral service for family and close friends will be held Friday, September 25, at 11am in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons.

The family will hold another service later in Iowa.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that memorial contributions in Milo's name be directed to the Astros Foundation c/o Minute Maid Park; 501 Crawford St., Houston, TX, 77002; or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5433 Westheimer Rd. #300, Houston, TX, 77056.

For more information, view the full arrangements.