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Donald Gene "Don" Hammonds

1943 - 2015

Donald Gene "Don" Hammonds obituary, 1943-2015, Arlington, TX

BORN

1943

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy.

Arlington, Texas

Donald Hammonds Obituary

Donald "Don" Gene Hammonds, 72, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Arlington. Memorial service: 10 a.m Tuesday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Don's name may be made to Christian Homes of Abilene, www.christianhomes.com, or The Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.com Don was born July 21, 1943, in Lubbock to Cecil Ivan Hammonds and Flossie Evelyn Bogard Hammonds. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. After retirement he pursued his second career with Texas Workforce Commission before retiring once again. Don was a member of New York Avenue Church of Christ, where he was very active. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and his sister. Survivors: Wife of 51 years, Yvonne Hammonds; sons, Donald Gene Hammonds II and wife, Erin, and Danny Hammonds and wife, Anna; daughters, Kathryn Barns and husband, Brian, and Jenny Crum and husband, Kevin; 10 grandchildren; and many more family members and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Sep. 6, 2015.

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September 8, 2015

Don was loved by many. Hoping you find Peace and comfort in the days ahead as you adjust your life with his loss.

September 8, 2015

I never met Don. I only knew him from his many kind comments on my Facebook page, Traces of Texas. My heart goes out to his family. Prayers and peace to them.

Jac

Nadine Chritian

September 8, 2015

I can't say in words what I am feeling. I just know my whole being is trying to come to terms with this loss. Don held and calmed my 8 day old, fussy, first grand-baby. Just the way he held him, as if he was one of his own. To know Don is to know that you are loved. Oh, my family, I am praying that God will give us an enormous amount of comfort and peace!!!!

Sandy Frederick

September 8, 2015

Yvonne, so very sory to hear about Don. I remember him as a very kind man. Jenny, Kevin, Danny, and Anna, you are in my prayers. Love, Sandy Frederick

Jackie Alexander Glover

September 7, 2015

Don will be missed by so many. His love of Texas history and the military touched us almost every day via Facebook. His friends from Tahoka will never forget him.

Sandra Schermerhorn

September 6, 2015

I will continue to pray for you and your family! Don was a very wonderful and kind person.

Cheryl Hodge

September 6, 2015

I pray for peace in your family's heart and God's comfort. Don was a sweet and kind soul. Love

September 6, 2015

Cherish the memories. May the family have peace and comfort through this difficult time.

The Hutchins Family ( Kat's neighbors)

Jana Foltz

September 6, 2015

We are so deeply sorry for your loss of such a great man. Don was the kind of man who made you a better person just knowing him. He will be greatly missed. Your family is in our prayers.

The Medinas

September 6, 2015

Don's light may be out here on earth but we know it is shining bright in heaven! May the peace, strength and loving arms of our savior be ever wrapped around the Hammonds family for years to come. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all Robert, Carolyn & Megan Medina

Christi Bloss-Pinckney

September 6, 2015

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Hattie West

September 6, 2015

Hammond's Family we are so very sad to hear the news of Don's passing we know how difficult it is to lose a loved one.
Our family will pray for healing hearts for your family. With your Faith, Courage & Love for one another you will be strong until you all can reunite with Don in Our Heavenly Kingdom.
God Bless you all,
The West Family

Norman and Nelda Edwards

September 6, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss but take comfort that Don is with his Heavenly Father and watching you daily.

Karen Kidwell-McAden

September 5, 2015

Prayers for the family at this time for comfort and grace. He loved his family so much and it showed through in all his posts. He will be missed by all his friends.

Montie McGinty

September 5, 2015

Yvonne, my thoughts & prayers are with you. We will certainly miss his postings.

Jan Kirkland-Ormston

September 5, 2015

Yvonne and family, I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ed Redwine

September 5, 2015

I'm I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Donnie. This good Christian man was a credit to his friends ,his family, his country and his hometown. He will be sorely missed. My most deepest and sincere condolences to his family.

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013

Sep

8

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013

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