Gregory Ray Hammond

Gregory Ray Hammond, age 12 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 at Scottish Rite Children's Hospital.

Greg was born November 19, 1998 in Gainesville, GA to Heath and Joy Kimsey Hammond. He was a 7th grader at White County Middle School and was a member of Center Baptist Church. Greg was an avid go kart racer and dirt bike rider, he loved baseball and basketball.

Our beloved son Gregory Ray Hammond raced his last race here on Friday September 30, 2011. He did not win that one, however he won the championship of life. He is now with our beloved savior racing on streets of gold and clearing triples on his dirt bike. He had such a wonderful life here with us and touched many lives. He will be missed by many and loved by all. Thanks for all the support that all of you have given us and we love you all. God Bless

Survivors include his parents, Heath and Joy Hammond, Cleveland; sister, Rachel Hammond, Cleveland; maternal grandparents, Joe and Mertice Kimsey, Helen; paternal grandparents, Donnie and Miriam Hammond, Cleveland; maternal great-grandmother, Martha Rae Kimsey, Helen; aunt, Beth Kimsey, Cleveland; aunts and uncles, Denise and Adam Loggins, Sautee; Cindy and Andy Ledford, Stockbridge; first cousins, Mason Loggins, Sautee, Ethan Ledford, Addison Ledford, both of Stockbridge; many great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday October 3, 2011 at Cleveland First Baptist Church. The Rev. Michael Wilkes and the Rev. Teddy Allen will officiate. Interment will follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1-8 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Greg Hammond Memorial Fund in care of Community Bank and Trust, 575 South Main Street Cleveland, GA 30528.
Online condolences may be made to the family at barrettfh.com.
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.