George Gerard “Jerry” Hammer, age 68, of Louisville, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020 surrounded by his family after an eight-month battle with lung cancer. Jerry was born on September 19, 1951. He was preceded in death by his father George Hammer, mother Marie Taddonia Hammer, sister Diane Hammer Babcock, and brother-in-law Walt Snyder.
Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife and best friend of 23 years, Marsha Snyder Hammer; his daughter Mellisa Hammer (Dan) of Denver, CO, sons James Hammer and Jeffrey Hammer (Jenny) of Louisville, KY, stepsons Bryan Moberly (Marcie) of Ocean Springs, MS and Kyle Moberly of Louisville, KY; grandchildren Travis, Reagan, Nate, Nolan, TJ, Madi, Natalya and Kiki; brother Peter Hammer (Janet), sister Theresa O’Bryan (Charlie), brother-in-law John Babcock, sisters-in-law Karen O’Connell (Kevin), Pam Park (Michael) and Lillian Snyder; several nieces and nephews and a host of dear family and friends.
Jerry loved being involved in the lives of all his kids and grandkids. He was lovingly known as pepaw, pakaw, and grandpa. He maintained close ties with family and friends.
Jerry attended Trinity High School and the University of Louisville. Jerry retired in 2006 from General Electric after 38 years of dedicated service. Jerry was an avid runner and cyclist, participating in numerous events, many of which he shared with his beloved wife. He loved watching UK Wildcat ballgames. He was a member of Sojourn Church J-Town. His constant smile and outreached hands were known by all. Jerry will be dearly missed.
Jerry was truly the love of Marsha’s life and she was his. Everyone could see it, everyone could feel it, and there was no denying it. A love that will last through eternity. They were an inseparable couple who were told by many that they were a “breath of fresh air”. You would call them best friends, sole-mates and the half of each other that made them whole. An undying love that will never end. They brought out the silly, loving, caring and compassionate side of each other.
Jerry and Marsha built a very warm and Christian home together. Jerry went straight to Heaven and will no longer feel pain. God cradle his loving soul and welcome him into your loving arms. In Jerry’s memory, please be kind to everyone, you don’t know what they may be going through.
Jerry donated his body to Indiana University for medical research. A service in his memory will be on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Sojourn Church J-Town, 11412 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40299 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his name to the American Lung Association.
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