Franklin McKinley "Shorty" Hammond, age 80, of Winder, GA passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was a master electrician for over 40 years and also worked for UGA maintenance for 7 years. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church in Winder, GA. Franklin enjoyed sitting outside in the sun and loved his children and grandchildren dearly.
Franklin is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Ruth Loraine Hammond; his wife Joyce “Jannie”; his son-in-law, Al Stevens; and his two brothers: Leroy Hammond and J.R. Hammond
Franklin is survived by his two sons: Scott McKinley Hammond and Michael Paul (Kim) Hammond; his daughter, Vickie Stevens; grandchildren: Ashley, Brittney, Cameron, Candice, Chastaney, Samson, Jaylan, Summer, Alexis, Aiden, Junior, Tristen, Lane, and Preston; great-grandchildren: Benjamin and Rowan; and his sister, Joyce Self.
The visitation for family and friends of Mr. Franklin "Shorty" Hammond will be Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home in Winder, GA. The funeral services will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:00pm in Smith Memory Chapel with the burial shortly after the service at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Winder, GA.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.
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