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Ernest Hammonds Obituary

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, November 18, 2011, Mr. Ernest Hammonds, Sr., 81, husband of Mrs. Barbara Virginia Hammonds. Mr. Hammonds was a native of Arnoldsville, Ga. but lived in Augusta for the last 50 years. He retired from the US Army after 26 years of service. He served in the Korean Conflict and 2 tours in the Vietnam War. Mr. Hammonds was awarded the bronze star and 2 purple hearts. He was a former member of New Horizon Church of God. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Ernest Hammonds, Jr., Daniel Hammonds and wife Lynn, Wayne Hammonds and wife Syndee, daughters: Renee Snellings and husband Tim, the late Wanda Woehler grandchildren: Ernest H. Hammonds III, Mellissa Woehler, Benjamin Hammonds, Aniela Cantey, Jesse Hammonds, Lyndi Hammonds, Brandon Snellings, Justin Hammonds, and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Burial with full military honors will be on Monday at 11:00 A.M. in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Greenwood, SC. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until to the time of the service. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com Retired U.S. Army

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Nov. 19, 2011.

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Ginny Carver (Holland)

December 22, 2011

To the Hammond family,
Momma just told me yesterday about the passing of your father. I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of him keeping us all in line as we were growing up. I hope your happy memories of him will make this time easier.

Jenny Holland

November 21, 2011

Ernie, Daniel, Wayne, Renee and families, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and can identify with the pain that you now feel. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone, those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, they live on in the heart.

Your old neighbors, the Holland family

Charlene Whittle

November 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie Glass

November 20, 2011

I would to send out deepest sorrow there is nothing like loosing a father, you just have all the great memories to keep near your heart.
So may god be with you and all the family.
Curtis & Debbie Glass

November 20, 2011

Renee I am so sorry to hear about your dad may god be with you and your family today and the days ahead...Theresa Weatherford(Martinez ga)

Marilyn Parker

November 20, 2011

Renee, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I wish there was something I could do to make the pain go away but I do know that remembering the good times and love shared helps. Call me if you ever need to talk. God Bless , Marilyn Parker

November 20, 2011

Renee,
I am truly so sorry to hear about your dad. But from what you have said, he is celebrating in heaven and seeing sights we cannot comprehend. I see now from his picture where you get your beautiful smile. I know great things will happen through this rough time, as I know your dad touched many lives. I love you and am praying for you. In Christ, Mrs. Kathy Shreves

Kelly Lawandus

November 19, 2011

Ernie, I am so sorry for your loss...I will remember your PaPa for the way he liked those old cowboy movies like my dad did and the way he looked at you with pride when you didn't know he was looking...He is in a better place and is pain-free now...sending my love to Dad and Ben....

Tyler Arrington

November 19, 2011

I have countless memories of going to Mr. Hammonds' house from when I was younger. He was indeed a great man that served his country and his family proud. He will be missed greatly. My condolences go out to all of the family.

melissa

November 19, 2011

we love u miss u papa u were like a father to me u raised me loved and loved my children jon brianna bryan clayton thank you for bein the greatest man i ever knew i love you papa

Jonathan Woehler

November 19, 2011

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life.” -John Lennon

Brianna Woehler

November 19, 2011

we love and miss u papa

tim jacobs

November 19, 2011

a great man will be missed. i didnt know papa well but have met him enough to know that he was a great man. my condolences go out to all of his family members. he was and will be loved and will be missed.

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