Jack L. Hammond, 84, of Glen Carbon, IL, born Friday, March 31, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL.
Jack worked as an analyst in the telecommunications industry. He was a member of Triple Lodge #835 A.F.&A.M. Granite City, IL, lifetime member of Cincinatti Syrian Shrine Temple, member of Ainad Shrine, Arab Patrol, Tri-City Shrine Club and Southern Illinois Court #86 ROJ. He was also a proud United States Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Wife, Karen A., nee Gebhardt, Hammond
- Parents, Homer and Dorothy, nee McCaslin, Hammond
Surviving are his:
- Daughters:
- Susan (Mark) Rimar of Collinsville, IL
- Christy (Carl Hasselbring) Hayes of O’Fallon, IL
- Dearest cousins:
- Nancy Weckman of Collisville, IL
- Kathy Aczinowicz of Collinsville, IL
- Lanny (Sally) Patton
- 7 grandchildren:
- Holly
- Robert
- Sydney
- Jack
- Anna
- Adam
- Sean
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Visitation: Visitation from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Special Services: Jester Walk Through at 5:13 pm, Air Patrol Walk Through at 5:20 pm and Masonic Service at 5:30 pm.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor Darla Kratzer officiating. Private interment.
3 Comments To "Jack L. Hammond"
#1 Comment By Karen Nappier On August 4, 2023 @ 11:19 am
Dear Christy and Susan,
You both have had so much this year. I carry you and your families in prayer daily. May God Bless and provide you comfort in this time of need.
Much Love
Karen Nappier
#2 Comment By Tony & Lana Rusteberg On August 7, 2023 @ 11:34 am
Rest in Peace Jack, you were a vital part of the Ainad Arab Patrol and you will be sadly missed. Keeping Your entire Family in Our Prayers thru these difficult times.
#3 Comment By Patricia Thompson On August 7, 2023 @ 4:32 pm
Dear Christy and Susan,
My heart goes out to you and your family for the loss you have experienced this year. Art and I cherished the
love and friendship our families enjoyed over the many years of Shriner and family activities.
May happy memories give you strength through this sorrowful time. Wishing you and your family peace and much love.