Clifton Hammons Obituary

Clifton E. Hammons, 64 LOVES PARK - Clifton E. Hammons, 64, of Loves Park died suddenly after a tragic car accident May 3, 2011. Born Aug. 6, 1946, in Detroit, the son of Nick and Marcia (O'Farrell) Hammons. Cliff worked as a counselor for Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens for 15 years. In his younger years, Cliff enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was the curator at Ripley's Museum in Chicago, and he was the former president of the Chamber of Commerce in Chicago. In his later years, he enjoyed playing on his computer, and he was known as Father Flannigan of Loves Park. Survived by his son, Tom Hammons; granddaughter, Kylie; father, Nick Hammons; three sisters; and many friends of Loves Park. Predeceased by his mother, Marcia Howat. Memorial gathering from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Inurnment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Cremation rites have been accorded. Send tributes to the family at mem.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 8 to May 9, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Clifton Hammons

8 Entries

Vanessa (Hammons) Haines

May 10, 2011

Thomas,
From the times I remember your dad from when I was very little at Granny and Danny's he was always full of life and laughter. I think I was a little jealous and intimidated by his larger than life personality. Also afraid to get close because of the parental figure. There many excuses I could make for not keeping in better contact as we got older but none are good. I did Love my big brother Cliff and was happy he had you in his life. He will always carry you through he was one proud old man. My thoughts and prayers are being sent to you and your family.

Tamara (Hammons) Riley

May 10, 2011

Thomas.
Good men do cry. And laugh.
Remember to do both during this time.
I was caught in grief at my beloved brothers passing, until I heard your voice and was assured that Cliff had lived a rich and full life. Here his voice now in your own heart, and be at peace.
You, and extended Family, and friends, were your dad's number one priority. From the first time I saw him, I felt special. He made everyone feel that way. His heart was the open to love, and now he is at peace, at last receiving the love he was so deserving of.

John O'Farrell

May 8, 2011

This is cousin John O'Farrell. Clifton and I were very close and grew up together. I have so many memories of all the fun we shared. We kept in touch almost every day on the Internet and I looked forward to his jokes and replies to my email. I will miss our late night chats via email. If I didn't get one every couple of days, I worried, knowing his many health problems. Although I cannot come to the service, Clifton is always in my thoughts and heart and my best friend and older brother. Thomas, you are in my thoughts also and please contact me if I can do anything to help you during this time. May you feel the comfort of God's touch.
Love to you and your dad, my cousin.

Craig Moody and Shiann Moody

Craig Moody

May 8, 2011

Tommy your dad was a wonderful person and I am glad that I got to know him.I was just a little kid then I dont remember much but what I do remember is that he was a good man to open his home for me and my dad. I just want to say thankyou for that and your dad will be dearly missed by me.I am sorry for your loss hope to here from you soon.

May 8, 2011

Tommy,

You won’t remember me (I think you were only about 10 when your Dad began working with me) but my name is Gary Osborne and I hired your Dad at Sunset, trained him and had the pleasure of working with him for many years. If nothing else, Cliff was a character who brought many smiles and laughs to those who worked with him. He was sincere in his efforts in seeking to help families all around the Rockford area with preplanning their cemetery and funeral arrangements. I have so many sweet memories of him. One of the fondest was when he attended his first Gibraltar Awards Weekend in Indianapolis and I had the pleasure of introducing him to the crowd as one of our top sales people. It was rewarding that he always stayed in touch with me with regular emails right up to the very end of his life. I send you my deepest condolences and will pray for you and your family as you go through this transition period.

God Bless,

Gary Osborne
Gibraltar Remembrance Services
VP of Sales

Thomas Hammons

May 8, 2011

I Love You Dad, thank you for everything you taught me through all the years and all of your patience and understanding when i needed it. I might not have been perfect all the time but you never looked at me in any different of a light . I miss you so much and i know you will watch over me, it just really feels like you haven't left me. We'll be together again someday until then i hope you're up there riding free. Your Son

Lisa Hilton

May 6, 2011

Tommy, there are no words to console the broken heart you now posess... Your Dad was a wonderful man who was a father to all of us... He will be dearly missed by all who knew him...

Tiffany (Buss) Kerry

May 6, 2011

Tom, No words can express how sorry I am for your loss. Your Dad was a kind man that helped many in need. I can still remember sitting on the couch and him heckling all of us kids. Lots of laughter and good times. He will be missed.

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