Paul Duane Hammonds

Paul Duane Hammonds, 85, a longtime Morgan County resident, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Demaree Crossing in Greenwood with his wife by his side. Paul was born Sunday, November 5th, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Paul and Evelyn (Ratcliff) Hammonds.
Mr. Hammonds spent his childhood growing up in Paragon, Indiana. He was a Martinsville High School graduate with the Class of 1957. He retired from Indianapolis Power & Light where he most recently worked at the Pritchard Plant location in Martinsville as a storekeeper.
Paul was an avid hunter and had a love for the outdoors. He also had a passion for woodworking.
He married his wife nearly 51 years ago, Beverly (Fletcher) Hammonds, they were united in marriage in June of 1974. He leaves behind his wife, Beverly of Indianapolis, sons, Duane Andrew Hammonds (wife, Wendy) of Chesterton, Indiana and Mike James of Monrovia, Indiana, daughters, Laura Hammonds and Rebecca Vascellaro of Fort Pierce, Florida, brother, John Hammonds of Chicago and sister, Shirley Hoppel (husband, Monte) of Martinsville, eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Wanda Day.
In honoring his wishes, he will be cremated. Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, February 7th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Neal & Summers Funeral &
Cremation Center. A memorial service celebrating Paul's life will begin at 1:00 Friday, immediately following the visitation at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared with Paul's family at www.nealandsummers.com.