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Isaac H. "Ike" Hammond Jr.
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Ike was born on November 26, 1955, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Isaac Sr. and Mary E. (Kent) Hammond, and was a long-time resident of Bear, Delaware. Ike proudly served with the Army National Guard at New Castle Airbase for a number of years. He worked for over 40 years at Dupont Chambers Works, New Jersey, retiring in 2016.
Ike loved to travel and cruise with his extended family. If there was a celebration, school, or athletic activity he was there. He was a loyal fan of the Eagles and Phillies, rarely missing an opening day game at the Vet and CBP.
He was a long-time member of The Church of the Nativity, New Castle, where he and Mary married. He served on the Vestry and maintenance teams. After the church closing several years ago, he found another welcoming home at St. James Episcopal Church in Newport.
Ike was predeceased by his parents, Isaac Sr. and Mary Ellen; daughter, Lindsay; sisters, Florence MacLaren and Penny Wilhelme; as well as his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephew, brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary; son, Matthew and daughter-in-love Sarah; son-in-love, Steven Malgiero; granddaughter, Braelynn Malgiero; along with many cherished family members.
Our family is deeply grateful to the staffs of Medical Oncology and Hematology Associates Graham Center, Christiana Hosp. Infusion Center, Christiana Hosp. Oncology and Transplant units, Accent Care Hospice, and Univ. of PA Hosp. Genetic Cancer Clinic for their compassion and dedication in caring for Ike.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. James Episcopal Church, 2 S. Augustine Street, Wilmington, DE, where a memorial service celebrating his life will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ike's name to St. James Episcopal Church at the address listed above or online by clicking here.
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