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DAVIS M. HAMMELL
Davis Munson Hammell died suddenly of natural causes on September 18, 2014. Davis was born in Washington DC and grew up in Alexandria Virginia. He attended Grace Episcopal School, St Anselm's Abbey School, the Episcopal High School, and Yale University. He played football and track and field for Episcopal and played varsity offensive line for Yale when Yale beat Harvard in 2007. Davis was known not only for being a tough football player, but for his sense of humor and his remarkable intelligence, kindness, and love for animals. He loved science, philosophy, and books. He was a dear friend to many and a wicked good Scrabble player. His father, Robert Palmer Hammell, FAIA, predeceased him. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Munson Hammell of Alexandria and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, his favorite uncle Stephen Hammell of Alexandria, and his sister, Hilary Payton Hammell of Oakland, California. Funeral at Episcopal High School Chapel, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 11 a.m. Inurnment at Christ Church Alexandria at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314.www.cunninghamfh.com
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September 29, 2014
Sorry for your loss ... Rest In Peace Davis Your Friends from Warrenton.. Wright Kunkle and Gwen Conner
Drew
September 28, 2014
I am shocked to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hammell family. I will forever remember you in a positive light, Davis.
September 27, 2014
I went to middle school with Davis before he attended Episcopal for high school. We knew each other alright though we weren't the best of friends, and got on fairly well all things considered. Mostly I remember what a nice guy he was, his sense of humor, how much he loved a good laugh and the company of friends. Really most of all he just wanted people around him to be happy...my condolences to the family on losing one so young.
RIP Davis.
Cynthia Pinzon
September 27, 2014
Davis was a precious gift to all who had the joy of knowing him. He was a brilliant light that has been dimmed too painfully soon. May Our Father comfort you, Davis' family, and all who loved him. Thank you Davis for being a friend.
Doug and Paulette Hammell
September 26, 2014
We want to send you our love, sympathy and comfort over Davis' passing. Davis was a kind, compassionate person who deeply cared about others.
"May the Lord be with you. May the Lord lift up his light to shine upon you. May the Lord lift up his face upon you and give you his peace."
September 23, 2014
Davis had great wit, intelligence and compassion -- even as a young boy when we knew him best. Our hearts are with him, and Ginny and Hilary.
The Bonvillian Family
The O'Neills
September 23, 2014
We will always keep Davis in our hearts.
McCarthy
September 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
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