Edward Charles “Chuck” Hammond, 84, passed away peacefully at his residence, on May 17, 2012. He was born on December 29, 1927 in Tonawanda, NY, beloved son of William Hammond and Jesse LaPotty Hammond.
Chuck served in the US Army and later became a journeyman machinist with General Motors. He was an avid gardener, carpenter and “Mr. Fix-it”. Above all he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Vivian “Lorraine” Hammond; his daughter, Karen Hammond-Smith and her husband, Walter Smith; and his grandson, Ryan. He was predeceased by his parents and his 9 brothers and a sister.
The family will received friends and family from 2:00-4:00 pm on Monday May 21, at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. The funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm in the chapel at the funeral home.
Condolences and special memories can be made at www.MitchellatRMP.com