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Bob Hammond Obituary
Born October 16, 1933, in Greer, SC, he was the son of the late John Herbert Hammond and Thalia James Hammond.
Bob was a graduate of Taylors High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Western Electric with over 30 years of faithful service with the company. He was an avid woodworker and an all-around handyman. Bob was formerly a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Greer and Taylors First Baptist Church in Taylors. He was currently a member of Boulevard Baptist Church.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Barbara Jean Hampton Hammond; son, Gordon Hammond (Carolyn); grandchildren, Brad Hammond, Andrew Hammond (Jenny), Ben Hammond (Laura), Brooks Hammond (Ashleigh), and Sarabeth Hammond (Dustin Newman); 8 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steve Hammond; and siblings, Helen Burnett, Jim Hammond, Ed Hammond, Frances Earle, and Tom Hammond.
The funeral service will be held Friday, July 29, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Boulevard Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Austin Carty officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boulevard Baptist Church, 700 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 and Area 14 Special Olympics, P.O. Box 1049, Anderson, SC 29622.
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Mike
July 2, 2023
Wonderful fellow..I will always have him with me....
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Jerry & Diane Gillespie
July 8, 2022
Bob was a true gentleman. Always enjoyed our conversations. Blessings to the family. The comfort is that Bob is in the hands of our lord.
Mike & Sandy McLeod
July 8, 2022
Mr. Hammond was one of the finest fellows I have had the honor to be around. He was kind and funny and such a great guy. I worked along side him of various "projects" with Gordon and he meant the world to me. Please know that our prayers are with the family and friends. Be with God.....Peace.
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