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Joseph Francis Hammond, Jr. Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1915 - 2010

Mr. Joseph Francis Hammond, Jr., age 95, passed away late Monday, September 13, 2010 at Spectrum Health United Memorial United Campus in Greenville. He was born April 13, 1915 in Kent City. On October 24, 1936, he married the former Eileen Bonner in Grand Rapids. They were longtime Gowen and Greenville residents. Mr. Hammond retired from the former Gibson Refrigerator Company as a very skilled Metal Finisher. He was an active U.A.W. member and a staunch lifelong Democrat. He loved horseshoes and bowling and excelled at both. He loved to exercise and could often be seen running or walking around Baldwin Lake. His loving wife Eileen preceded him in death, as did nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Dan (Jan) Hammond of Colorado Springs, CO and Kathy (Dan, Jr.) Smuk of Dearborn; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and special niece, Karen (Russell) Reeves of Belding. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 AM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the service. Pastor Bob Cooper of the First Church of God, Greenville, will serve as officiant. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Memorial contributions may be given to Spectrum Health Hospice.

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scott reeves
Wednesday September 15, 2010 at 11:36 PM

I'm grieving with you, the loss of Uncle Joe. I always loved to hear him play the harmonica and loved his smile. I have such fond memories of him, he will be missed. My prayers are with you all. Love you, Scott
 
Sandra Kramer
Wednesday September 15, 2010 at 9:13 PM

My sincere condolences to the Smuk & Hammond Families, may you cherish all the loving memories,& know that he is forever in your hearts.. God Bless.. Love Always, Sandy xoxoxo
 
Mike Ringgenberg
Wednesday September 15, 2010 at 5:44 PM

What a nice tribute to a good father. Sorry for your loss.
 
Mary & Larry Rebert
Wednesday September 15, 2010 at 12:30 PM

Our sincere sympathies to all the Smuk family on the loss of dad, uncle,grandpa & great grandpa Smuk. We will remember his energy and zest for life. Love, Rebert family
 
Candace Larkin
Wednesday September 15, 2010 at 7:32 AM

Dan and Kathy and families, You are all in our prayers this week. We'll see your Friday, and please let us know if we can do anything for you in the meantime. One of my best memories of your Dad is his playing the spoons for us!
 







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