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James Hammers Obituary
He was of Christian faith, having been baptized in Johnston City. Mr. Hammers worked at Precision Steel in Chicago for many years before moving his family to West Frankfort.
Mr. Hammers, along with his four sons, turned around a failing business and successfully ran Hammers and Sons Tire from the mid-'70s and it still is servicing West Frankfort today. He spent many years officiating, umpiring and coaching the youth of Elk Grove Village and West Frankfort.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Hammers and Nellie Irvin Hammers; brothers, Willard, Dean and Elmer Hammers; and son, Lance Hammers.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia of West Frankfort; sons James (Carolyn) of Murphysboro, Gary (Julie) of La Salle, John Hammers and Tawnya Hammers of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Ryan Gordon, Tim Hammers, Tricia (Hammers) Mudge, Nick Hammers, Marissa Hammers, Heather and Vince Hammers; great-grandchildren, Molly Jo Mudge and Griffin Gary Hammers; brothers, Lindberg (Berna) and Leon (Vivian) Hammers, both of West Frankfort; sisters, Sonia (Jack) Fitzpatrick of Benton, Barbara Puckett of Christopher, Lela Anthony of Logan; and several loving nieces and nephews.
As his last request, his body was donated to Washington University School of Medicine for medical research.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Logan Church of God in Logan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Church of God in Logan.
Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Hammers
Sleepy Williams
February 24, 2009
I remember him. He was a real nice person.
January 30, 2009
i am so sorry for the loss of our uncle. i will be thinking of the family. love you ,yolonda and family
David Price & family
January 30, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam and Robert Smith
January 29, 2009
Gary, Julie and Family,
Your Dad sure taught us alot. I miss those times coming into the station to see you both.
Part of your Dad lives on in you and will probably pass on to your children.
May the hand of God be on him and His Peace be with you and your family as you celebrate the memories of your Dad.
Jack & Martha Galli
January 29, 2009
Gary and Family
We are sorry for the loss of your Father. Please accept our condolences.
Delores Otterson
January 29, 2009
The Hammers Family, Gary & Julie, I want to express my condolences over the loss of Gary's father. I didn't know him but always heard good things about him. Dee Otterson
Robert J & Kathy C Massey
January 28, 2009
John and family sorry to hear the passing of your father. He was a good man. Enjoy talking to him when he was at Hammers Tires many years ago. You are in our prayers
Jackie (Mohring) Parmely
January 28, 2009
Virginia & boys, we are so saddened at the loss of Jim. He was a wonderful & generous man. A friend to all. It was always good to stop by the station & talk with him. He will be dearly missed.
Jackie, Mike & Families
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