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Fred Hammonds Sr.

1930 - 2014

Fred Hammonds Sr. obituary, 1930-2014, Atlanta, GA

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

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Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. - Cascade Chapel

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW 

Atlanta, Georgia

Fred Hammonds Obituary

HAMMONDS, Sr., Fred FRED "DOUGLAS" HAMMONDS, SR., Fred 'Douglas' Hammonds, Sr., our faithful husband, father and servant left to be with Our Savior Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Fred was born March 7th, 1930 the seventh child to Andrew and Cordelia Tuggle Hammonds. The former 'Morehouse Man' grew up in the Summer Hill Community of Atlanta, Georgia becoming a member of the Reed Street Baptist Church (now Paradise Missionary Baptist Church) at the age of 5 years old. As a member of the Paradise Reed Street Baptist Church, he served in various ministries such as the Sunday School ministry, Boys and Men's Choir, Deacon Board, Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. Not very far from the Summer Hill community, Douglas served as an Educator in the Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta where he was Principal of English Avenue Elementary School for many years. Fred Douglas Hammonds, Sr. will be sincerely missed by his wife, Queenie Hammonds; 2 children, Fred Douglas Hammonds Jr. (Michelle) and Cordelia Ophelia Hammonds (George); brother-in-law, Henry Evans (Gwen); sisters-in-law, Fannie Derricott, Leola Evans; grandchildren, Fred D. Hammonds III, Quacy Hammonds, N'Zinga Hammonds-Wyatt, and Caroline Cummings; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Fred Douglas Hammonds, Sr. will be greatly be missed by his family and community. He was a servant all his life on Earth to God and now in Heaven... Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Pastor Dr. Charles Harper, eulogist. Instate 10 AM. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 AM on the day of service. Today, public viewing from 9 AM - 9 PM at Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd, Atlanta, GA (404) 349-3000 www.mbfh.com.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31, 2014.

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Myra Reeves

December 16, 2014

To the family of Mr. Fred Hammonds, I am a former English Ave student and fond memories of Mr. Hammonds. I extend my condolences to the family during this difficult time.

Carmalita howard

November 1, 2014

Mr. Hammonds was a great part of my early years. I am so sorry for you guys loss. Definitely a great man. English Avenue students and teachers salute you for a job well done.

November 1, 2014

Ms. Hammonds,
The Social Studies Department at Jonesboro High School are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you much. JHS Social Studies Dept.

Catherine,& Eddie Huff

October 31, 2014

To Fred Douglas Hammonds Family,you have our deepest sympathy, known the Family thru our Summerhill Days God call another Soldier Home. The DEANS and HUFFS families. RIP..

October 31, 2014

To the Hammonds family my prayers and thoughts are with your family i have been keeping up with Mr.Hammond through my cousin she is married to Mr.Hammond jr. i am so sorry that Mr.Hommond has moved to his new home but we know that God is still in control and his will must be done but to the family weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning God will give you the strenght look to the hills where all our help come from to the Hammond family from the Swarn family Pelham,Ga.

Cedrick Tucker

October 31, 2014

Please accept my sincerest condolences for the passing of Mr. Hammonds. I was a student at English Avenue during his tenure and he was a great man. I am glad to have been blessed with such a great educator and administrator.

Tim and Carolyn Jones

October 31, 2014

Queenie, Skipper and Cordy, may God be your constant companion during your bereavement and beyond. Our deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss of husband, father and grandfather Fred Douglas Hammonds. May his soul rest in peace.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Evans and Son and Joyce E. Harmon

October 30, 2014

To Aunt Queenie Hammonds and Family:
Though Uncle Douglas will be sadly missed, he is in a better place with the Lord. May God strengthen you to get through the passing days, and may fond memories and knowing that others care help to ease the sadness. We'll keep you in prayer...keep the faith.

Gloria, Phil, Allan Evans; Phil's Sister, Joyce

Anita Tuggle Jackson

October 29, 2014

Cousin Queenie may your heart be filled with warm memories of a life well lived. Our prayers are with you and the family.

THE TUGGLE AND JACKSON FAMILIES

Gwen ,Henry & family Evans

October 28, 2014

A soldier in God's army is resting in his heavenly home now. He will be missed. Heartfelt sympathy to you Queenie and your family.

Virginia (Derricotte) Cooper

October 24, 2014

To my Aunt Quennie and the entire Hammonds family; my prayers and love go out to you and praying the Lord will give the strength to get thru this difficult time; I love you all; sending prayers from "The Derricotte family.

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1711 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW, Atlanta, GA

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Paradise Missionary Baptist Church

1711 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW, Atlanta, GA

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1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW , Atlanta, GA 30331

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