Robert Hammond, age 69, of Miller, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 12, 2015 with his wife and family at his side. Robert was born November 3, 1945 in Robinette, West Virginia. He was the son of the late James Albert and Lois Virginia Gamble Hammond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a twin brother, Raymond and brothers, Donald Ray Hammond and James A. Hammond Jr. also two sisters, Charlotte Sanders, and Anna L. Nuckles.
Robert is survived by his wife, Loretta Montgomery Hammond of Miller, six children, Robin Sue Hammond of Aguanga, CA., Christy (Doug) Campbell of Temecula, CA., Tracy Radford of Rancho Cucamonga, CA., Cheryl (Jim) Wilson of Lavelette, WV., Rebecca Medina of Farmington, NM., and Wayne (Shellie) Shenefield of Farmington, NM. Four sisters, Betty Long of Gallipolis, Maxine Hammond of Carlisle, KY., Linda (George) Owens of Laurens, and Judy (Darrell) Haney of Bidwell. One brother, David Hammond of Bidwell. Robert was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 13 special great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Monday February 16, 2015 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Meredith Turley officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-6 PM. Pallbearers will be Darrell Haney, David Hammond, Jim Wilson, Chuck Allen, Doug Campbell, and D.J. Hammond.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hospice of Huntington, PO. Box 464 Huntington, West Virginia 25709.
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