MR. Walter Hamm

MR. Walter Hamm obituary, East Saint Louis, MO

MR. Walter Hamm

Walter Hamm Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Officer Funeral Home, PC - East Saint Louis on Feb. 9, 2023.

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LIFE REFLECTIONS
Walter Hamm was born on June 6, 1953 in Madison, Illinois to Lawrence and Ethel Hamm. He was preceded in death by both parents and one sister, Geneva Hamm.
Walter accepted Christ at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church, Madison, Illinois.
He received his high school diploma upon graduating from Madison High School in 1971. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Airforce. He faithfully served his country for twenty-one years as a vehicle operator/dispatcher and a missile maintenance technician.
Walter met and married the love of his life, Emma Webster, while stationed in Tucson, Arizona. Their union was blessed with two daughters.
Walter was a dedicated member of Beulah First Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach, Florida where he served faithfully as a trustee of the church until his health began to fail preventing him from continuing to serve his church.
Walter Hamm transitioned on Tuesday, January 24,2023.
Walter Hamm leaves to cherish his memory:his loving wife, Emma Hamm; four children, Lawrence (Bonita) Williams of Glen Carbon, Illinois, Micah Williams of Belleville, Illinois, Tiffany (Reginald) Mobley of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Alicia Hamm of Mary Esther, Florida; two sisters, Ethel Green of Cahokia Heights, Illinois and Lavera Hamm of Madison, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Tiana and Tamia Mobley, Nyejean Hamilton, Lawrisha and Lawrence Williams, Jr., Ariel and Jaylen Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
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November 27, 2024

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Ronald G Mock

November 27, 2024

We had a great friendship at the Rocket Lab, Edwards, AFB. We met again while I was an instructor in Tucson. I tried to find Walt in later years because he was such a dear person and friend. So sorry to learn of his passing but know he in good hands.

Ron Mock

John & Christine Moody

February 17, 2023

John and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Walter. We share in your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the special memories you made together give you comfort and help you as you go through this difficult time. Sending Love The Moody´s

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