Thursday, January 14, 2021

MR, WALTER E. "GENE" HAMMOND

Mr. Walter E. "Gene" Hammond age 89 of Thomaston Ga, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Riverside Health and Rehab.

Mr. Hammond was born on October 10, 1931, to the late William T. Hammond and the late Lillie Mae Ellerbee Hammond. He retired from Upson EMC with 40 years of service and he also served on the Upson EMC Board of Directors for an additional 20 years. He served as a Deacon of Valley Grove Baptist Church and was involved in community organizations serving Thomaston and Upson County, was a Mason for 50 years. In his retirement he enjoyed sawmilling and woodworking, leaving beautiful pieces for his family and friends to enjoy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Romie Lou Dowdy Hammond, son, Scotty (Donna) Hammond, grandchildren, Brian (Kelly) Hammond, Carrie Tidwell, 3 great-grandchildren, Corey Calvert, Carlie (Isaac) Daniel, and Walker Hammond. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He is preceded in death by daughter, Leigh Ann Minyard, brother Frank "Bud" Hammond, sister, Evelyn "Pete" Matthews.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday January 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Valley Grove Baptist Church at 1572 Atwater Rd. Thomaston.

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