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John Hammock Obituary

John Lewis (Buddy) Hammock, 71, of Hardy, Va., born on May 14, 1938, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Hazel Snead Hammock. He is survived by his life long mate, Pat Hammock; children, John Hammock, Jody Hammock and Drs. Kim and Kent Adams; grandchildren, Olivia and Nash Hammock and Alex Adams. Also surviving are his aunt, Jean Chocklett; and uncle, Tom Snead and wife, Catherine, all of Vinton; as well as many cousins. He will be missed by life long and dear friends, Joe Altadonna, Pete Tolley and Elton (Pookie) Terry. Friends and family are invited to Celebrate his Life at the family home on Saturday, January 2, 2010, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. At the family's request, no flowers please.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 29, 2009 to Jan. 1, 2010.

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January 8, 2010

Pat,Kim, Johnny and Jody

I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. When we were growing up and hanging out together I felt like a member of the family. They always made me feel so welcome. You were very fortunate to have such a great"Dad". Keep those memories close to your heart and your loving arms around your Mom.


Margaret Hannabass Craig

Janet and Paul Dillon

January 2, 2010

Dearest Pat—

We have known and loved you since we were children together. Living so far away, we have spent only a little time with Buddy, but we felt such an immediate and close connection with him that it is the truth to say that we love you both. You are in our hearts and our prayers, and we know for a certainty that God's love will abide with you and keep you forever.

David Cecil

January 1, 2010

Patsy,
My Sincere sympathy for you Johnny,Kim and Jody. Mary Beth and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Myrna Harper

December 31, 2009

John,Kim,Jody Sorry for your loss you are in my prayers.

Raymond Harper

December 31, 2009

Hammock Family,
Sorry to hear about your loved one.
Raymond & Ninateen Harper

December 30, 2009

Remembering with you...
...the life of someone so dear.
May God keep you all in his loving embrace.

With Sincerest Sympathy
The Ransome Family of Hardy
Marvin, Brenda, Melinda and Louis

December 30, 2009

jody,
sorry about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
serena furrow

Michael D. Doss

December 30, 2009

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

Mildred Thornhill

December 30, 2009

Sorry for your loss our hearts and prays are with you .Mildred & Chuck.

Tara Adams

December 30, 2009

Pat, Kim, Jody & John - Our sincere condolences at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jim & Tara Adams

Kenny (Head) Meador

December 30, 2009

Dec.29,2009
Buddy you are a wonderful friend
and I will miss you. May the wings
of love carry you and hope be your
guiding light.

December 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa Harrington

December 29, 2009

To the family
I am very sorry for your loss. You are not my direct family but i still feel for you.

Betty Stickrod

December 29, 2009

Pat
Praying for you and your family. God grant you His peace at this time.

Betty Jo Stickrod

Angel

December 29, 2009

We are so sad to hear about your dad please call if you all need anything. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Warren & Georgia

December 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Angel & Stacey Trout

December 29, 2009

We are so sad to hear about your dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.Please call if we can help in any way.

Nancy Dennison

December 29, 2009

The Hammock Family,
Our hearts are heavy today for your sudden loss. You will always be loved and remembered in our prayers.

Nancy and Stu

Charlie & Brenda Polumbo

December 29, 2009

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

Daryl Dennison

December 29, 2009

Uncle buddy you will always be in my heart.



love your nephew
Daryl

Rhonda Chamberlain

December 29, 2009

Uncle Buddy,
You will be missed but your memories will be with us for a lifetime.

Love,
Rhonda

phyllis turner

December 29, 2009

Jody
i am so sorry for your loss.God bless you.

Jody & Rhonda Smith

December 29, 2009

To the Hammock family

we are very sorry to hear about your lost. we lover Buddy very much he was a special person always the same no matter where you say him at. if you'll need anything please let us know

Jody & Rhonda Smtih

Harold & Carolyn Waldron

December 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

LeeRoy and Sue Altice

December 29, 2009

To The Hammock Family. Sorry to hear of the passing of Buddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Buck, Pam, Melissa, Brandon & Annie Pagans

December 29, 2009

Our entire family was extremely saddened to hear of Buddy's passing. We are sorry for your loss and the pain you are experiencing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Buddy has been a great friend to our family for countless years and we know he will be missed by many.

john and joyce altice hutchison

December 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammy Shreve

December 29, 2009

To the Hammock family, my heart and thoughts are with you. You are each other's strength, hold on to one another in the days to come. We are all with you in spirit.

Judy Stultz Fink

December 29, 2009

I was so sadden to hear of the passing of Buddy. I think back to all the wonderful times we had when we were younger. May the memories of those good times fill your heart now and bring you peace.

Lynn Ellen Thompson

December 29, 2009

Dear John and Jody and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Stultz Fink

December 29, 2009

I was so sadden to hear of the passing of Buddy. Many memories will remain of the wonderful times that we all had shared when we used to run around together. Now may the memory of all the good times surround you and bring you peace.

Maurice and Shirley Scott

December 29, 2009

When you lose someone so senselessly and unexpectedly... many share in your sorrow.

Love,

Scott and Shirley

Brian Scott

December 29, 2009

Uncle Buddy you will be forever missed and loved.

Brian

Marilyn Perdue

December 29, 2009

To the Hammock family and friends, My sincere sympathy is with you in the loss of your friend, father and loved one.

Shanna Shreve Phipps

December 29, 2009

Buddy will be sadly missed .Pat you and the family is in my prayers and thoughts.

December 29, 2009

May God be with you all in this time of pain. Love to you Pat, Johnny, Kim, and Jody. You are all strong and will find a way to come to terms with this loss. God Bless

Jeff, Kellie, Jack and Ethan

BETTY ANDERSON

December 29, 2009

To the Hammock Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May you keep the beautiful memories of your loved one within your heart, no one can take those away. If I can help in any way, please call on me. God Bless!

Mr. & Mrs. Perry Lacy

December 29, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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