George Hammond

George Glenn Hammond age 88 of Maryville passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church, retired from Roadway Trucking Co., and a Veteran of the US Army serving in World War II and Korean Wars. Preceded in death by: Parents, George Harrison Hammond & Ella Lee Strickland Hammond; Brothers, Robert & Kelly; Sisters, Aline, Annie Myrtle, Ruby, Sibyl and Lucille. Survivors include: Wife of 70 years, Juanita Hammond; Son & Daughter-in-law, Mike & Mary Hammond; Daughter & Son-in-law, Barbara & John T. (Tommy) Jones; Grandchildren, Mark & Paula Jones, Karen & Steve Russell, and Jerry Hammond; Great-Grandchildren, Amy & Stephen King, Blake Russell, Elise Jones & fiancé Josh Rainey, Evan Jones, and Jade Hammond; Brother, Hill Hammond; Special friends, Ralph Irwin & Pearlie Kirkland. Special thanks to MorningView Assisted Living Staff for years of compassionate care and to the nurses on 2 East at Blount Memorial Hospital for their special care to papaw & the family. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Sherwood Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Doug Hayes officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: Everett Hills Baptist Church, 401 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of George Hammond please visit our Sympathy Store.