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John Hammill Obituary
LIMA — John "Jack" Louis Hammill, 73, died at 9:23 AM on Monday, December 7, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
John was born on June 8, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Luella (Moenter) Hammill.
He was Mr. Bowling of Lima, writing the bowling column for the Lima News for 22 years. He served as a bowling coach for UNOH and Temple Christian, was an active member of the Lima Community Church, and worked as a Social Worker, Counselor and Foster Parent Trainer. He worked at 20th Century Lanes, the State Hospital, and S.A.F.Y. amongst many others. He was also a frequent contributor for 93.1 The Fan, including the Koza Show, Matt & Matt, nb and many others. Jack is especially known for his remarkable gift of encouragement and his ability to allow God's light to shine through him. Above all, Jack loved and showed up for his family every day.
He is survived by daughters, Kari (J.J.) Miller, Amanda Davis, Krista Hammill and honorary daughter, Shelley Ambroza; grandchildren, Olivia, Allee, Alek, Aliza, Abram, Kyle, Kaitlyn, a brother, Tom (Lynda) Hammill and a sister, Judy (Joe) Landwehr.
The family will receive friends at Lima Community Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. and on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 10-11 a.m.
A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2020 at Lima Community Church of the Nazarene, 2945 N. Cole, Lima, Ohio 45805. Pastor Doug Boquist will officiate. To watch the service on live stream, go to limacommunitychurch.com
Interment will be in Gethsemani, Lima, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lima Community Church of the Nazarene
Condolences may be expressed and stories shared at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Todd Menke
December 9, 2020
Jack will be missed. Happy trails brother!
Roger Hoffman
December 9, 2020
"Jack" was a wonderful friend for 45 yrs. and it's hard to believe he's passed but he'll always be remembered from our time on the softball field's and bowling alleys across Ohio along with our sit downs and reminiscing's. My deepest sympathies to the entire family. God Bless
George Schiffer
December 8, 2020
So sorry to hear this . My condolences to Tom,Lynda, Judy. George Schiffer
Michelle Watson
December 8, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family. I got to know Jack over the past 4 years my son was on the bowling team. We talked about family and food. To find out his favorite pie was Lemon Meringue especially his mother's with Pullman Bay's being a close 2nd. So, I called Pullman bay ordered a pie and brought it to the bowling alley for him. He was a really nice guy that I enjoyed talking to. He will be greatly missed.
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