Edgar Marvin Hammond

Edgar Marvin Hammond, 85, passed away on Friday morning, May 25, 2018, while his loving wife, Phyllis, prayed the divine mercy over him and his caring family was by his side. He lived the past 8 years battling the challenges of Alzheimer's. Edgar was born on June 24, 1932, in Cerro Gordo, N.C. to the late Edgar Bruce Hammond and Ruby Callahan Hammond. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Conner (aka Sis); brother, Rodger Hammond; brother, Cecil Hammond; brother, Bobby Hammond; and brother, Roy Hammond. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Phyllis Ann Perreault Hammond; sister, Pearl Johnson of Iron Station, N.C.; brother, James Hammond and wife, Judy of Tabor City, N.C.; sister, Evelyn Benton, of Virginia Beach, Va., and sister, Sheila Fields of Iron Station, N.C. Also, left to cherish Ed's memory are his five children, Stephen Hammond, Kenneth Hammond, Michael Hammond and his wife, Wendy, Rashel Drumheller and her husband, Robbie, and Renee Butler. In addition, he is survived by his 10 grandchildren, Kristin and Chase Hammond, Kassidy and Kayla Hammond, Abigail, Macy, Kelsey and Jack Drumheller, and Charlie and Sophie Butler. Along with numerous nieces and nephews. Edgar enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served 3 years. A year later, he reenlisted in U.S. Air Force and served another 28 years. While in the USAF he met his wife, Phyllis, at Stony Brook, Air Force Station in Mass. They raised five children while traveling the country from California, Montana, Arkansas, Japan and finally Nebraska. In September of 1979, he retired from the military and started his career with Centel/Sprint in Charlottesville, Va. where he ultimately retired and remained to this day. He and Phyllis have been members of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for many years. Edgar was a beloved husband, brother, father, uncle and grandfather. Edgar was loved and adored by all who met him. He was a kind and gentle soul that so many looked up to and admired. To share a quote, "he set forth the example of stability, faithfulness and kindness to all of his family, nieces and nephews included", is to share how much he was cherished and how much he will be missed. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff of the University of Virginia Medical Center, as well as the exceptional care and compassion he received from UVA's Palliative Care, during Ed's final days. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 31, 2018, 5 p.m. at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas University Parish with a reception to follow. A private interment ceremony will be held at St. Vincent Ferrar Columbarium at a later date.