He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran.
He is survived by his wife Diane Linn Baum Hammons of Edmonton.
One son Dustin Hammons of Edmonton.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death a son Derick Hammons and a brother Bruce Hammons.
Family request that memorial contributions be made the Glasgow DAV or the Metcalfe County Health care. No services are scheduled at this time as cremation was chosen.