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George Hammil Obituary
HAMMILL, Sr.
LAKELAND - George David Hammill, Sr., 87, passed away Jan. 15, 2018.
George was born in Erie, PA on Dec. 26, 1930. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1949 - 1954, followed by his 42 year career with Hammermill Paper. Ten years of his career were spent as Maintenance Planning Supervisor at International Paper before he retired to Lakeland, FL.
George is survived by his wife Nora Hammill; children: George David Hammill, Joseph Paul Hammill, Julie Hammill Craig and Ricky Aaron Hammill; step children: Karen Buckalew, Traci Lynn Peters, Kris Elaine Muthler, Martin Ray Gehrlein and Carrie Sue Gatto; brother, Neil Burke Hammill; his numerous grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Basil. He was preceded in death by his twin daughters: Katherine Ann and Kathleen Jane Hammill; brother William W. Hammill; sisters: Dorothy Hammill Sullivan, Betty Hammill Tillman, Elva Hammill Green and Sue Hammill Rinke.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 22nd at 11 am at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. Lakeland.
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Memories and Condolences
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Leslie Manning
February 5, 2018
May your father's loving spirit live on in all of your hearts.Know that he is in heaven with the lord and the angels. Remember all the great memories you shared with him and someday you will be together in eternity.
Dorie (Seelinger) Walsh
January 28, 2018
The Hammill family lived around the corner from us when we were young. George was always a great kid. George loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. He sound like Vaughn Monroe when he sang. As kids we were all rather close knit.
ANNE Hammill-Lyons
January 21, 2018
God Bless George and his children, he was a great caring father and provider and will always be loved
Pat Stroz
January 21, 2018
Dave, Julie, Joe and Rick,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as I know it's hard when your parents are no longer with you. I hope you will look back on fond memories and always keep your Dad in your hearts.
Rest peacefully Uncle George.
Love, Patty Sullivan Stroz
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Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes - Southside Chapel1727 Bartow Road, Lakeland, FL 33801
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