Jerry Neal Hammond

Our beloved father, Mr. Jerry Neal Hammond, age 83 of Blairsville, GA peacefully passed away on November 15, 2024.

To our father, We love you more than words could ever tell.

A piece of our hearts will forever be missing. Your love was unconditional. There will not be a day that goes by that we will not

miss you. We are not sure how to go through this life without you,

but you taught us to never give up and to keep on fighting and that

is exactly what we will do. We love you with all our heart always

and forever.

He was born in Phenix City, Alabama to the late Jerry Luke and Mary Florence Hammond on December 11,1940. Jerry had a BA from Auburn University in Alabama and an MBA from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. He worked at Cargill as a County Controller for Australia until his retirement. Through the years, Jerry enjoyed playing golf, watching football, photography and any type of technology. He is preceded to heaven by his loving wife, Rite Marie Hammond, who he married on March 29, 1967. Also, by his brother, Danny Hammond.

Jerry held many titles in his life, from CFO to entrepreneur, but his favorite role was being a father. He was a strong, kind loving, and supportive father. His knowledge and guidance was the foundation of his family. His family described Jerry as nothing but kind, loving, caring ,warm, awesome and wonderful. But really he will be missed more than words can say. His grandchildren loved spending time with their grandpa and will truly miss him. He is survived by his children and their families:
Kim Gonzalez, her husband Gilbert, grandchildren: GT and Meagan
Jerry (Kip) Hammond, grandchildren: Cody and Austin
Kristi Ann Washburn, her husband Tom, grandchildren: Elizabeth, Hellen, Mary, and Evelyn, great grandchildren: Thomas and Jade
Kevin Neal Hammond, his wife Allison, grandchildren: Ashley and Andrew
He is also survived by his sister, Ann Mann and Gloria Owens.

To honor Jerry's memory a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at the Georgia National Cemetery at 1:30pm, where he will be laid to rest with his wife. All friends and family are welcome.