Robert E. Hammond, 87, of Benton IL, passed away Tuesday morning, January 23, 2018 at Stonebridge in Benton.
He was born in Benton, IL on November 20, 1930 the son of Reuben & Lula (Jones) Hammond.
He married Elizabeth “Betty” Hammond on March 4, 1952 in Piggott, AR and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2015.
Mr. Hammond was an Army Veteran.
He was a retired Coal Miner.
Mr. Hammond is survived by his daughter, Cyndi Warren and husband Jerry of McLeansboro, son, Rob Hammond and wife Gay of Benton; grandchildren; Chris and Cori Warren of Mt. Vernon, Bryan Warren of McLeansboro, Bryson and Lana Hammond of Metropolis, Alecia Boss and Nate of Benton, and Brad Hammond of Benton, and one great-grad daughter Natalie Warren of Mt. Vernon, and two other great grandchildren to arrive soon.
He is also survived by two sisters-in-law Shirley Jones and Pat Akins, both of Benton.
Graveside fuenral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 3rd at the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton with Dr. Sammy Simmons officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Benton American Legion & VFW Posts and the National Guard Honor Squad. There will be no visitation, those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Benton West City Ministerial Alliance/Food Pantry.
The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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