Gary Hammond, Assaria
Obituary for Gary L. Hammond | Ryan Mortuary
August 12, 1938 ~ May 20, 2021 (age 82)
Gary L. Hammond, 82, of Assaria, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born August 12, 1938, in Salina, to Elmer and Edith (King) Hammond.
Survivors include his wife Brenda, of the home; daughters Stacey Hammond, of Topeka, Shelly Hammond, of Wichita; stepsons Johnie Helms (Sherry), of Edmond, Okla., Brent Helms (Donna), of Salina; step-grandchildren Lucretia Helms-Murray (Larry), Tiffany Lauber, Sierra Jones (Ryan), Alisha Helms, Breanna Helms, Jasmine Helms; step-great-grandchildren Addison Lauber, Alivia Lauber, Cade Jones, and Presley Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first spouse Mary Ann Hammond; infant daughter; brother Dale Hammond; stepso, Shannon Helms.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021 at Ryan Mortuary with family present from 5-7 p.m. Memorial service will be in 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, with pastor John Day as officiant. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
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