Zeddie C. -Hammond-Obituary

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Zeddie C. Hammond

Dec 29, 1921 - Nov 13, 2018

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Donna, Max and John: i just read of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all three of you and your families. Since we have lost touch, I didn't know where any of you were and I didn't know that your mother had passed also. God is good all the time and he will help you through your grief and sorrow.

Donna and family, I was so sorry to hear of your dads passing.
Thinking of you.

I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss! Sending prayers and hugs!

Donna and Max, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I have great memories of fun times at your home when Bob and I used to come for a visit and we loved your Mom and Dad. They made us feel like your home was our 2nd home. Your Dad was a great guy. Prayers for you and your family.

Donna, Max, & John, so sorry for the loss of your dad. Your mom and dad were always special people I looked forward to seeing when we visited MBC. You all have my prayers.

My deepest sympath. Sorry to hear of your loss. Always loved visiting with Zeddie at the FSA office. Prayers for your family.

Obituary

Zeddie C. 's Obituary

Zeddie C. Hammond, age 96, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his residence.  He was born December 29, 1921 in Martinsville, IL, a son of Clark Alanson and Anna (Tomlinson) Hammond.  On February 14, 1942, Zeddie married the love of his life, Norma L. (Maxwell) Hammond, in St. Louis, MO. They spent 71 ½ years together before her passing in 2013.

Zeddie is survived by their children; Donna Craig of Marshall, IL; Maxwell “Max” Hammond and wife Eileen of Martinsville, IL, and John T. Hammond of Marshall, IL; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, six brothers and two sisters.

Zeddie was a US Army Air Corp veteran serving his country during WWII.  He was a lifetime farmer and loved growing up on his family farm.  He and Norma raised their family on the family farm and would live there for the rest of their lives.  Zeddie and Norma were devoted members of the Martinsville Bible Church.  He was a member of the Marshall VFW.  Family and farming were his life. 

Public graveside services and burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Bean Cemetery, Cleone, IL north of Martinsville, IL with Rev. David Wilson officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Military Rites will be provided by Marshall VFW.

Memorial donations may be made to Martinsville Bible Church, 509 Ridgelawn Road, Martinsville, IL 62442; Martinsville Agricultural Fair Association, P.O. Box 515, Martinsville, IL 62442 or Linn Park, P.O. Box 340, Martinsville, IL 62442.

To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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