Thomas Hammond

Thomas Hammond was born on December 20, 1953 to Artie Hammond and the late Tom Hammond of Cumming, Ga. The Hammond family has had stores at Hammonds Crossing since 1898 In 1986 Thomas and his wife Candy opened Hammonds store at Hammonds Crossing, which was an Amoco gas station with Bait and Tackle. In 1998 they built their second store at Jot Em Down. After selling both stores Thomas built his dream bait and tackle store in January of 2010 at Hammond's Crossing. Thomas and Candy along with their children Jason, Kelli and their spouses have ran this business for several years.



He is survived by His mother Artie Hammond of Cumming. His wife of 34 years Candy Hammond, their son and daughter in law Jason and Samantha Hammond of Cumming, daughter and son in law Kelli and Tim Hawkins of Cumming, grandchildren Ava and Asher Hammond and Madison Hawkins. His son Jeffery Hammond (Michelle) grandchildren Matthew and Jessie. Sister and brother in law Delores and Bobby Shadburn, sister and brother in law Dianne and Charles Cantrell, sister June Hammond all of Cumming, sister in law and brother in law Cyndi and Rick Durham of Dahlonega, father in law and mother in law Russ and Betty Nichols of Dahlonega, several nieces and nephews Thomas passed away on August 26th after losing his courageous battle with cancer. He passed away with his family and his dog Minnie at his side.



In lieu of flowers (per Thomas's request) please make donations to the Thomas Hammond High School Fishing club fund at Hammond's Fishing Center 4235 Browns Bridge Road, Cumming, Ga. 30041 or Citizens Bank of Forsyth County. 4255 Ga Hwy 400 Cumming, Ga. 30040



A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Bennett and Rev. Larry Patton officiating. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.



Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.