Christopher Andrew Hammond, age 28, of Knoxville, lost his long battle with drug addiction on Saturday, April 7, 2018 and is now at peace with his Heavenly Father. He attended Sevier Heights Baptist Church and was an electrician by trade. Chris was a beloved father, son, brother, grandson, and uncle. He was a lover of the outdoors and a budding guitar player. He was an exercise enthusiast. We will miss his charasmatic personality, sense of humor, quick wit and big smile. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Terry Hammond; grandmother, Wilma Ruth Massey; and grandfather, Robert Lee. Chris is survived by his daughter, Jocelyn Hammond; mother and step-father, Carole and Chuck Rikli; grandparents, Gordon Massey and wife, Lois; grandmother, Jeanette Parrott; step-mother, Michelle Hunt; sisters, Andrea Fults and husband, Dustin, Meagan Simpson and husband, Cody, Stephanie Hammond, and Deanna Rikli; brother, Michael Hammond and wife, Rachele, and Matt Rikli; beloved nephews, McCoy and Tucker Fults; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members, as well as a host of friends. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to his dedicated mentor, pastor and friend, Jim Heizer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Metro Drug Coalition, 4930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm, the Rev. James Heizer officiating. The interment will be private.
