Joshua Ray Hammond

HAMMOND
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Joshua Ray Hammond on March 19, 2025, into his heavenly home at the age of 40. Born July 26, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the eldest son of Frank and Cheryl Hammond.
Joshua spent his youth in Tennessee, returning to Ohio in 1994. He graduated in 2002 from London High School and moved to Florida for several years before returning to Ohio. Joshua adopted a faithful feline companion in 2008, Starfire, who remained glued to his side until his passing. A music fanatic, Joshua enjoyed all genres and became an avid record collector. Joshua collected shoes, coats and became quite the bargain hunter at auctions where he would always seem to come home with a new project to work on. Joshua loved nature, camping, and his daughter, Haley remembers childhood trips to the park. He enjoyed playing cards and chess which quickly became some of his favorite family pastimes with son, Crosby. His son, Brody, will remember the hours Joshua spent playing catch and sharing the passion of baseball. Joshua also assisted with the local London Area Baseball Council teams. An avid Cleveland fan, Joshua was sure to never miss a Cavaliers or Indians game. Joshua will also be remembered for his kind disposition and his love and knowledge of the starry night sky. Joshua was growing in the Lord at Guide Church in Hilliard, Ohio, even attending nightly revival the week of his passing and encouraging others to attend.
Joshua strived to be the best dad he could. His family was the light of his life. Although our hearts are saddened by his passing, the priceless memories of time together will forever be cherished and fondly remembered for years to come. He will be missed deeply and forever loved.
Joshua leaves behind his loving wife April (Abbott) Hammond; beloved children Haley, Crosby, and Brody Hammond; mother Cheryl Hammond and father Franklin Hammond Jr.; grandfathers Franklin Hammond Sr. and William Stevens; siblings: Cori (Les) Holcomb, Franklin (Nicole) Hammond, and Joy (Bryan Hall) Hammond; nieces and nephews Alex, Dalton, Riley, Olivia, Devin, Landon, Kole, Alton, Lillian, Emiko, Allison (Taylor), and Jenna (Tucker); several great nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles; mother-in-law Rhonda Abbott; brother-in-law Jeremy (Tiffany Rudd) Abbott, and sister-in-law Alison (Shane Silvers) Abbott; very special second family, The Mundens who treated him as their fifth son.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers Barbara Hammond and Kathlynn Stevens; uncles Gathal Hammond and Jeff Hammond, aunt Theresa McDonough; father-in-law Eric Abbott.
Joshua's family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140. A funeral service will commence at 6:00 PM with Pastor Jeremy Stout who led Joshua to Jesus. Private interment in Paint Township Cemetery will be held at the convenience of Joshua's family.
Memorials in Joshua's name may be sent for the benevolence of his children and may be submitted either online through the "Donations" tab on the top of the obituary, or by contacting the funeral home directly.
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