Timothy Reeves Hammock
1912 - 2011
Timothy Reeves Hammock
1912 - 2011
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BORN
1912
DIED
2011
Timothy Hammock Obituary
Born February 4, 1912, in Pittsylvania Co., he was the son of the late Raleigh and Exzenia Myres Hammock. Mr. Hammock was retired from Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp., after over 40 years of service, and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was famous for his Christmas open-house oyster stew, and his birdhouses and crafts were sold in craft stores along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mr. Hammock liked to make people laugh and was known for his joke telling and magic tricks.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Leffie, Grady, Berkley, and Willie Hammock; and five sisters, Madie H. Miller, Gertrude H. Transou, Mary H. Osborne-Koppen, Ora H. Owen, Lois H. Clemmons, and Elsie H. Gowen, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his son, Harry G. Hammock Sr., of Lynchburg; two grand-children, Harry G. Hammock Jr., of Lynchburg, and David Lee Hammock, of Forest; three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Emily, and Nicholas Hammock.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, Sunday, April 17, 2011.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2011, by the Rev. Carlton Duck.
The interment will take place on Monday, April 18, 2011, at 11 a.m. in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit, whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is assisting the family.
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Nicholas and PawPaw picking tomatoes at Dck and Lillian garden.
David Hammock
May 12, 2011
Here Nicholas told PawPaw.."make a funny face".
May 12, 2011
May 11, 2011
There hasn't been day that has passed where I haven't thought about you Paw Paw Tim. I will miss coming home from school and not seeing you. You are in a better place and living it up there! I love you, always
David Hammock
April 27, 2011
PawPaw Tim, The Bird House Man, The Hug Master,The Magician, The Jokester, The Teacher, the Instructer,......
I have so many memories as a child. You were kind,loving, and stern when you had to be. I think back to days as a child I use to spend the night with you and Grandma. Sitting on your knee as a small child in church. (No way would I want to act up because I knew what would happen later).
You were loved more than you know. I only wish I can be like you as I grow older. You never worried. You were always positive, and always encouraging. I loved watching you put on your tricks and jokes for other people. Especially the young children. Making people smile was your greatest attribute.
Thanks for being an awesome Great Grandfather to my kids. They will have so many memories growing up. I'm so proud that they had a chance to spend some of their life with you.
Love you always PawPaw. Thanks for the memories. I hope you, Jesus and all your freinds are putting Red Cabbose Bird Houses and Flying Birds all over heaven. Make sure they use that Whoocum Dust when you're showing the rope trick.
Love Ya PawPaw,
David
I'd like to say Thank You to everyone for your kind words,and prayers to my Dad and Family during this time.
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Russ Woodford
April 22, 2011
Dear Pete, just saw your dad's obituary tonight and want you to know we are so sorry. He was so sweet to all of us and we will always treasure the birdhouse he made for us, he made our girls laugh with his wonderful magic tricks. Was a big part of my life growing up. Russ and Linda Woodford
Jo Jo
April 19, 2011
To the best Great Grandfather a girl could ask for: You're missed already and will never be forgotten. Thank you for the laughs and the endless love and support. You surely were loved by so many.
Thank you, everyone, for your condelosences, prayers, thoughts, and love.
Juanda Harper
April 18, 2011
Tim was a true Southern gentleman and always had a smile on his face. Remember, he's in a better place now!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you though, because I know you all will miss him terribly.
April 18, 2011
Dearest Pete,
Your Dad was a wonderful man just as you are. We had many fun times together, lots of laughter and Tims jokes and tricks. He will never be forgotten.
Ralph Beck
April 18, 2011
Pete,
So sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and if you need a friend please call.
Deepest sympathy.....Ralph Beck
Patty Dickey
April 18, 2011
There are no words to say that would do justice to Tim!! He was the sweetest man around!! I loved him and will miss him deeply. Pete you and your family are in my prayers. I was so blessed to have gotten to share so many special times with Tim!!
Ray & Deborah Privett
April 18, 2011
Ray and I are so sorry to hear about Tim passing he was a wonderful man and a great father and grandfather and surely a man of god we will miss seeing him in church Peate our prayers are with you and your family Love you
Norma Turns
April 17, 2011
Grady so sorry to hear about your grandfather, I know you will miss him, I still have the painting he did for Bob, take care my friend,Love Norma Turns
Steve Ramsey
April 15, 2011
Dear Pete and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Father Mr Hammock was an awesome man.He was always so kind and loving to each one He encountered.I`ll never forget the tricks ,the laughs and His ways of making someone smile. I know that he is Dearly Missed,But I know that he is so happy in his new home with the Lord. May God Bless You,and comfort You in this time of grief. We Sure Miss seeing those Smiles. Steve Ramsey,Medical Care Center Maintenance Department.
Judy & Mike Payne
April 15, 2011
Grady and David My Mom and I are sorry to hear of your Grandfathers passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your father and the rest of the family!
Pastor Carlton Duck and family
April 15, 2011
The family of Carlton Duck cannot express how much we will miss Tim. He was such an uplifting encouragement to us all, both personally and at church. He will never be forgotten and we look forward to seeing him in Heaven. Pete, we love you and we are praying for you and your family.
April 15, 2011
Wow what a wonderful man, I"ll miss his hugs and jokes, Love Martha Rice
martha rice
April 15, 2011
Wow what a wonderful man,I"ll miss his hugs and jokes. Love Always Martha Rice
Clarence Burkholder
April 15, 2011
Pete,My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad. We will miss him at the romeo breakfasts. C.Burkholder
Martha a Rice
April 15, 2011
Wow what a wonderful man.I"ll miss his hugs and jokes, Love Always Martha Rice
Helen Floyd
April 15, 2011
Tim was special to me and my girls. Karen thought of him as an honorary grandfather. We will miss him greatly.
April 15, 2011
PETE,I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF TIMS DEATH,HE WILL BE MISSED.THIS WORLD IS BETTER PLACE BECAUSE HE WAS HERE,I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
I BELIEVE SOME OF HIS LONGEVITY CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE FACT THAT A SON LOVED AND CARED FOR HIM.I COMMEND YOU.MAYNARD
Scott Skadan
April 15, 2011
I will never forget his sense of humor and his ability to keep people laughing, and on their toes! He was a wonderful man, and stopping in for their Christmas Open House was always fun. David, I hope that legacy will continue with you. Susan and I think of you and your family often and y'all are certainly in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Scott & Susan Hammock Skadan
Augusta, Georgia
Susan Hammock Skadan
April 15, 2011
Wow 99 years, what a blessing. Now he is sharing his magic tricks in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Scott, Susan & Sean Skadan
Connie McKim
April 15, 2011
David,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
violet ruman
April 14, 2011
He was a really nice man and I will miss him
dot hammock
April 14, 2011
I will miss his hugs
loretta buraker
April 14, 2011
He will be missed.he was a great friend I will think of him always he had a since of humor and made me laugh .
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