Wendle Gene Hammond

February 1, 1940 - August 8, 2005

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Wendle Gene Hammond, 65, of 138 Dana Drive, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, went to be with his Lord suddenly on August 8, 2005. Born in Greenville, SC., he was a son of the late J.C. and Mattie Craigo Hammond and the husband of Beatrice Davidson Hammond. Mr. Hammond worked in textiles for many years. From textile management, he moved to industrial sales most recently serving as an outside sales representative for Industrial Distribution Group from which he retired in December 2004, remaining an independent consultant until his death. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Furman Good Guys Golf Group. He loved music, hunting, and fishing. Mr. Hammond was a faithful member of Siloam Baptist Church for 30 years where he was an active member and treasurer of the 50-up Co-ed A Bible Study Class and was director of the Senior Saints. Surviving in addition to his wife of 47 years are four daughters and sons-in-law, Drs. Kathy and Alec Chessman of Charleston, Karen and Todd Stansbury of Corvallis, OR., Kelly and Clay Evans of Birmingham, AL., Karla and Larry McDonald of Birmingham, AL.; seven grandchildren, Hannah and Zachary Chessman, Haley, Andie, and Lynley Evans, Mattie and Avery McDonald; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita and Taft Anderson of Greenville, Edith Morrow of Springfield, MO., Peggy and John N. Landreth, Sr. of Westminster; and a sister-in-law, Rhoda Hammond of Jupiter, FL. He was preceded in death by a brother, J.C. Hammond, Jr. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Siloam Baptist Church Mission House Fund, 229 Siloam Road, Easley, SC 29642; American Heart Association, 310-B Bennett Center Drive, Greer, SC 29650; or the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, N. Charleston, SC 29406, in memorial of Wendle Hammond for Ovarian Cancer research in honor of his daughter, Karen. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 11, 2005 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 12, 2005 at 1:30 PM at Siloam Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Don Dunavant and Mr. D.L. Bundrick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be his nephews and great nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be the 50-up Co-ed A Bible Study Class of Siloam Baptist Church. The family will be at the residence.

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Bea, So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Just know that you're in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. God's love and mercy will help you through this.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace in your heartbreak.Wendle has been a friend to Jim for 25 years ,he was loved and will be missed. Thanks for sending the notice to the Greenwood paper,we would not have known. Today has been a

Karen & Bea, our hearts go out to you and your family. Know that we are with you in thought and prayer. May your faith in the Lord ease your sorrow and give you strength. We love you. Jeff, Trish & Gretchen

Dear Bea and family, Just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Wendle was a long time friend and one of the best choir members I ever sang beside. I watched your girls grow and every year when Wendle would c

We are so sorry to hear of the incredible loss your family has had. Our prayers will remain with you all and will ask God to comfort you in this time. Psalm 34:17 The Lord is near to the broken-hearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, Scott and Sheree

Dear Kelly and family, My heart goes out to you and your entire family during the loss of your father. Having lost my father only 3 weeks ago, I understand your loss and the grief you feel at this time. Your father just as mine seems to have been a w

Mrs. Hammond, Kelly, Karen & Karla: Karen & I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your extended families at the loss of your husband and father. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord, an

Our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your loved one. We will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts.

Karen, Please know our hearts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Love, Dale, Libby, Jacob, Megan and Sam Arms

Dear Karen and Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy in this your time of great loss. I fondly remember Wendell from years ago when I directed Karen's wedding here in Greenwood. He was so loving and fun during that event. He made me feel welcome d

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. May God bless. Kathy

Karen, Todd, and all of your Family, Anne and I send you our condolensces and love. John and Anne Cheney

I AM FREE Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks undone must sta

I'm sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Karen, I know that everything has been a blur for you over the last couple of days. Please tell your family that I'm sorry for their loss and will keep them in my prayers. Hopefully, I'll see you while you're here. Bridget

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Bea and Family: I was so saddened to learn of Wendles death. Mom was having knee replacement during this sad time for your family. I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you all and wish that I could have been there. I remember with fondn

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.