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James Hammons Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2006.

HAMMONS Dr. James W., 79, passed away Fri, Aug. 11, 2006. Born March 6, 1927 in Murfressboro, TN. He was the son of the late James W. and Lillian Hammons. He graduated from Kentucky State University, received his Master's Degree from University of Kentucky in Public Health and graduate from Chicago School of Osteopathy Medicine. He started his private practice in 1954 on East Third St. in Lexington, also, owned and operated Hammons Personal Care Home. He was a proud member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, a member of the Rotary Club, served as KSU Medical Director, served on the Bluegrass Airport Board, member of the Fayette County Medical Society and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Honored by the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, and in 1994 YMCA Black Achievers Community Achiever of the Year. His wife Alice Gillespie Hammons preceded him in death in 1988. He is survived by his wife Rosa Hammons, daughters Janet Hammons, Lexington and Jillisa Hammons, Atlanta, GA. He was a dedicated and loving father. Also, aunts, cousins and a host of friends. Services will be held Aug. 17, Calvary Baptist Church, 150 East High Street. Visitation will be from 9-12 p.m. and services immediately following. Arrangements by Smith & Smith Funeral Home.

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August 10, 2007

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August 17, 2006

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August 16, 2006

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LUONNA LEWIS SALAHUDDIN

August 10, 2007

DR. HAMMONDS TOOK CARE OF MY MOTHER VIRGINIA GLOVER FOR MANY YEARS, SHE WILL BE 90 IN SEPTEMBER AND STILL FEELS THAT HE WS THE GREATEST DOCTOR IN THE WORLD. MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL.

LUONNA LEWIS SALAHUDDIN
VIRGINIA B. GLOVER

Cynthia Catchings

August 17, 2006

Rosa,Janet,and Jalissa,

I am so sorry for your loss. Hammons was a wonderful man and it always pains us to lose someone so special. I feel and understand your pain. Please know that you are in my prayers.In time does get better. May God bless you and keep you in His care.

Debbie Wolf

August 16, 2006

To the family of Dr. Hammons,

I worked at Central Baptist Emergency Dept for years as an RN. Dr Hammons was always courteous to the staff and very caring to his patients. When i called him about one of his patients, he knew who they were immediately and there was always geniune caring in his voice. He will be missed.

Ted and Delois Hall

August 16, 2006

Dear Janet, Jillisa, and Rosa,

We were saddened to hear the news of Doc's death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We regret that we cannot be in Lexington for the funeral and interment. We will always cherish the many wonderful memories "The Group" shared as we trekked to different Kentucky State Parks, dined at various restaurants, and entertained each other in our homes. God Bless You.

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Kathy Johnson-Dillard

August 16, 2006

Janet and Jillisa,

You were blessed with a wondeful father! I remember the day you all moved from Elm Tree Lane to Chinoe and how Dr. Hammons had to leave the supervising of the move because a patient had became ill. I shall always treasure that on your many family outings your dad included me too. God Bless you both and I am praying for you to stay strong.

LUONNA LEWIS-SALAHUDDIN

August 16, 2006

DR, HAMMONS TOOK CARE OF MY MOTHER VIRGINIA GLOVER FOR MANY YEARS, SHE LOVED HIM AND TRUSTED HIM WITH HER LIFE. SHE IS 89 AND STILL FEELS THERE IS NO OTHER DR. THAT CAN TAKE HIS PLACE. HE WILL BE MISSED

LUONNA LEWIS VIGINIA GLOVER PATIENT

Robert Lewis

August 16, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with this family. GOD will see you through it. Robert and Charliese Lewis

Ann Throckmorton

August 16, 2006

Dr. Hammons was the best. I did my internship for school under him in 1995 and I learned so much from him. He truly was a caring doctor for all of his patients. My prayers are with you.

Kathy Snowden-Hill

August 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Hammons was a great doctor and friend to my daughter and me. He will be terribly missed.

Veronica Tichenor

August 15, 2006

To Hammons family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Hammons was our family doctor for years. He was a good and kind man. He will be missed. The Cunningham/Tichenor Family.

Vincent Jordan

August 15, 2006

Rosa, Janet & Jillisa, I just wanted to express my most sincere condolences. Hammons was a great man and an inspiration to many, myself included. He leaves a legacy that you can be proud of!! Unfortunately I cannot be there because I have made the move to Little Rock and started lawschool. If there is anything I can do to lighten your burden please don't hesitate to contact me. Your Cousin, Vincent

Joseph Godfrey

August 15, 2006

Dear Janet and jillisa i was very sad to hear about Dr.Hammons he was a great man and role model for his people and all mankind. He was my doctor as a child and bought me into the world.My parents always had nothing but great things to say about him. I know he raised two beautiful daughters that i had the pleasure of attending henry clay with. You two are in my prayers.

Joseph E. Godfrey

Atlanta Georgia

Charles & Mary Washington

August 15, 2006

Dear Janet,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the homegoing of your father. May God give you comfort and strength to endure during this time of sorrow.

Jo Mae Bradshaw

August 15, 2006

Janet and Jillisa, Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. "A ROSE MAY LOSE ITS BLOOM, BUT STILL THE FRAGRANCE LINGERS LONG. A BIRD MAY FLY AWAY, YET WE STILL RECALL ITS SONG. SO WHEN SOMEONE WHO IS LOVED DEPARTS TO JOIN THE LORD ABOVE, THEY'LL LIVE AND LAUGH AND BE WITH US IN MEMORIES OF LOVE."

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