Kenneth Jack Hammond, 92,
of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Poteau. Jack was born in Purcell, OK
to Roy & Evelyn Hammond. Jack
graduated from Purcell High School had a scholarship to play OU Football but
was drafted into the US Navy the next day and he served in Puerto
Rico. After his discharge
he went to Abilene
Christian College
where he played football for a year. He
then attended OU where he received a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for Dolese Concrete Company for 32 yrs
as General Superintendent Ready Mix Operations. While on 6 year assignment
to establish Dolese in Louisiana,
he received several civic awards and served as Baton Rouge Rotary
President. Jack had a passion for Family
and Friends, OU football, and Golf. He and Betty
Jane White were married March 31, 1946.
She preceded him in death on July 29, 2012. He was also preceded by
siblings, Wayne Hammond, Mildred Bond,
Bob Hammond, Son Hammond, Pat Snyder,
and Harvey Russell Hammond.
Jack is survived by his
children, Kenneth Leslie Hammond DDS & wife Susan, Kenna Lou Brown, Kimberly Lauren Campbell & husband Don; 6
grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren;
siblings, Ruth Turner & Bill Carpenter; other relatives, loved ones
and many friends.
A Memorial service will be
held 10
am, Monday February 9, 2015 at the First
United Methodist
Church, Poteau, OK
with Pastor Kyle Clark officiating.
1 comment:
RIP Mr. Hammond
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