Wayne Richmond Hammond, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away October 2, 2020 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughters Margaret Stiglitz and Betty Hammond, his son-in-law Michael Stiglitz, and three grandchildren, Hannah, Peter, and Lillian.
He was a graduate of Gadsden High School and Georgia Tech. Richmond was a life long member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. He was a 50 year member of Gadsden Masonic Lodge #236 F&AM and officer of various Masonic fraternities, active member of the Order of Eastern Star #135 for 48 years, and served as President of the Etowah County Historical Society. He retired in 1999 after a 45-year career at Goodyear in the Technical Services Department. Richmond was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Due to the pandemic there will be only be Masonic graveside rites Thursday, October 8, at 3PM at Forrest Cemetery. Collier Butler Funeral Home will be directing.
The family requests no flowers and that remembrances be in the form of donations to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa FL 33607
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collier-butler.com for the Hammond family.
