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Robert Hammonds Obituary
August 11, 1933 - December 28, 2023
Dr. Robert Eugene Hammonds passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after several years of declining health on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Concord. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall
Bob was born on August 11, 1933 in Eatonton, GA to Walter and Ella Hammonds. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Cox Hammonds and their son Walter Stephen Hammonds.
Bob was a graduate of Mercer University and completed medical school at The Medical College of Georgia in 1958. After serving his residency at Duke University Medical Center, Dr. Hammonds relocated to Concord where he had a successful Ear, Nose and Throat practice from 1965 until his retirement in 1994. He served as Medical Chief of Staff of Atrium Health Cabarrus, formally known as Cabarrus Memorial Hospital. He was an active member of the hospital's board of directors and as a community representative after his retirement. He served as chair of the board's Strategic Planning Committee in the early 90's spearheading the development of the strategic and master facilities plans which laid the groundwork for the dramatic growth of the entire hospital campus. He was the recipient of the North Carolina Hospital Association Trustee Service Award and the Lillibridge Physician award. He served on the NorthEast Foundation board of directors from 2008 –2014.
Dr. Hammonds was devoted to his patients care here in Concord. He had a great love for golf and spending time at the beach. He enjoyed attending The Masters every year and cheering on The University of Georgia Bulldogs. He had a great love for his church, First Baptist Church of Concord where he served on various committees and as Deacon.
He is survived by two sons, Bob Hammonds and wife Cathy of Kannapolis and Scott Hammonds and wife Sara of Concord. He is also survived by his grandchildren Taylor Hammonds, Mallory Hammonds, Isaac Hammonds, Jacob Hammonds and Davis Hammonds and his great grandson Liam Reid.
The family would like to give a special recognition to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County for their support. They will be forever grateful for their love and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of his great grandson, Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County or the Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation.
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100 Branchview Drive NE Concord, NC 28025
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Jan Wilhelm
January 9, 2024
He was and will always be the best doctor and friend anyone could have. I send my love to you with appreciation of all your dad did for si many. God's love
Lisa and Mike Davis
January 1, 2024
I went to beverly hillswim club with all the Hammond's. We also went to church with Hammonds . My brother Mike and I just want to tell you Dr. Bob was a great guy. We are very sorry for your loss. We have your whole family in our prayers.
Pru&John Patterson
January 1, 2024
Our condolences to family. Gentleman and respected in his medical profession. Many years of a happy life. Blessed memories to family.
Lynne Pruette
December 30, 2023
Bob, Cathy, Scott and Sara, I am so sorry for your loss. Dr Bob´s passing is not only a loss to your family but it is a loss to the people of Concord and Cabarrus County. He was an extraordinary man and was loved by many. He was the doctor that everyone wanted to go to, not only because he was the best, but because he cared about his patients. He was the epitome of a great doctor! I have been blessed to have known him as a friend and a physician. Praying for you all as you navigate the difficult days ahead. May you feel the loving arms of Jesus around you and may all the wonderful memories of Dr Bob bring you comfort.
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Randy Lanwy
December 29, 2023
Dr Bob was our Nw Cabarrus team doctor. Great guy. God bless the family!
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