DANIEL JOSEPH "DAN" HAMMOND

DANIEL "DAN" JOSEPH HAMMOND, 41, of Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at his residence in Florida. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Dick and Bobbie (Porter) Hammond; who survive. Dan graduated from New Haven High School in 1993. He later proudly served his country in the Navy. Dan worked in the petroleum industry as a maintenance technician. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is also survived by his son, Tyler Hammond of Fort Wayne; siblings, Amy (Jeff) Oehler of Fort Wayne, Brent (Melissa) Hammond of Monroeville and Tim (Lindsey) Hammond of Harlan; grandmother, Betty (Rogers) Porter of Monroeville; girlfriend, Christina Swartz of New Haven and her children; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Lucille Hammond, and Robert Porter; uncles, Mark Porter and Leroy Hammond; and nephew, Mark Oehler. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Lifeway Wesleyan Church, 7722 Moeller Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Rick Fletcher officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven, with military honors. Preferred memorials to the church. To share online condolences, please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com