Gerald Wayne Hammond Jr.

Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Hammond was born July 25, 1941 in Hanford California. He lost his long battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia on May 12, 2016. On that day he graduated into the presence of His Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife Barbara; son Jim, (Heather) and three grandchildren, Caleb, Joshua and Amanda; son Chris (Amy).

He attended school in Corcoran California where he was active in tennis and played trombone in the marching band. While growing up as a child he lived with 10 relatives and his family had a little store and restaurant. He attended Jr. College in Visalia California and then went on to earn a PhD in Pharmacy in 1965. Jerry practiced pharmacy for 42 years, most of that here in San Diego.

Jerry served as Pharmacy Officer at the Marine Corp Air Station in El Toro, Santa Ana, California from 1966 – 1970. While in San Diego he served as president of the San Diego County Pharmacist Association and the San Diego Association of Diabetes Educators. He was a member of the San Diego Area American Diabetes Association Board of Directors, and The Aging and Independent Services (Area Agency on Aging) Health Promotions committee for Older Adults. He presented numerous programs to professionals, senior citizens, and school children in San Diego County. The topics he taught varied and included Polypharmacy, Cold and Flu Medications, “Wise Use of Medications for Seniors and Caregivers, and Solving the Medication Mystery, Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly etc. In just a few years Jerry spoke to well over 75,000 people and helped many more. His last volunteering was done helping pharmacy students at the clinic at St. Vincent de Paul downtown San Diego.

Jerry also served on the board of Child Evangelism Fellowship in the San Diego area for over 30 years.

Jerry was strong in his faith in Jesus Christ and while attending church he served as an elder, Junior Church Teacher, and AWANA leader. He spent many hours memorizing scripture and he made up many scripture songs that he taught to the boys. He also played his trombone in the church band.

His love for music also led him to play in the orchestra for Christian Community Theater where every summer they performed atop Mount Helix.

When Jerry was asked what he wanted to be remembered for his reply was simple. He wanted to be remembered because he helped people. It is safe to say that he accomplished that goal. Well done, Jerry.

He gave a lot to his family, community, and anyone who needed his help. He will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 8111-A Orange Ave, La Mesa, Ca 91942