George Hammond

George E. Hammond, age 89, of Lockbourne, passed away August 24, 2015. U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. Member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lockbourne since 1954, and a member of the choir. Graduate of Groveport High School. Retired foreman with COTA. Council member with the Village of Lockbourne; member of VFW Post No. 495.

Preceded in death by wife, F. Jane Hammond; son, Gary E. Hammond; parents, Cramer and Celia Hammond, and sister, Carrie Mae Hutt.

Survived by grandsons, Geoffrey (Shawn) Hammond of Orlando, Jason (Jody) Hammond and Jeremy (Joy) Hammond of Brooklyn, NY; great-grandchildren, Katie, Violet, and Luke; siblings, Lewis (Norma) Hammond of Athens, Don (Frances) Hammond, Bonnie Guanciale of Newark, and Judy (James) Diuguid of Reynoldsburg; special niece, Clara Doll; many other nieces, nephews, and relatives; special friends, Melissa and Lacey Perigo and their sons, Nick and Zack.

Family will receive friends Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. Service Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 99 Commerce Rd., Lockbourne, OH 43127, Pastor Peter Ray and Pastor Jeff Wise officiating. Final Resting place Fernwood Cemetery in Lockbourne. To sign and view George's online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com