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Lawrence Hamm Obituary

Lawrence Edward Hamm, 85, of Ettrick, passed away on Nov. 8, 2013. He was the son of the late Frank Weldon Hamm and Virginia Slate Hamm; and was also preceded in death by: his wife, Doris Pond Hamm; a brother, William Franklin Hamm; one sister, Rebecca Hamm Jones; and his son-in-law, John E. Dawley Jr., retired colonel.

He is survived by: his daughter, Jenny H. Dawley; two sons, John M. Hamm and James L. Hamm; grandsons, John "Jay" E. Dawley III and Jeffrey J. Dawley and wife, Katie; one sister, Mary H. Hawkins; and numerous nieces; and nephews.

Mr. Hamm retired from the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons as a carpenter foreman after 20 years of service, and was also a member of the American Legion Post #136 in Ettrick. Mr. Hamm was a member of the Ettrick Hunt Club and served as its president for over 30 years.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Bill King, officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George.

Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2013.
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Jim and family......so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eric Wells

November 11, 2013

Thinking of you, my cousins, during this time. Know that I am praying for you. I am unable to make the service, but I send my love to the three of you and all family members. May God give you peace and strength during this time.

Pam Gordon

November 11, 2013

I met Lawrence through the Ettrick Hunt Club about 15 years ago. I loved listening to all of his stories about hunting and family. I will think of him every time I pass thru the gates at the club.
Jenny, Johnny and Jim I am so sorry for your loss.

Danny Satterwhite

November 10, 2013

Thinking of you. Love and miss you. I'm so glad I got to see you recently. So sorry for your loss.

Dawn Simmons

November 9, 2013

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