1928
Thomas
2011
Thomas W. Hammock
December 14, 1928 — March 3, 2011
Thomas W. Hammock, 82 of Moline passed away March 3, 2011 at Trinity Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 7th at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Thomas was born on December 14, 1928 in Eddywall, Arkansas the son of Noal and Ellen Owen Hammock. He married Martha "Ezell" Franks on January 8, 1949 in Arkansas. She preceded him in death on
October 20, 1998.
Tom retired in 1980 after 36 years of service from John Deere Plow & Planters Works in Moline. In l995, he retired from the Scottish Rite Cathedral where he was a part-time custodian for 15 years. He was a member of the Moline Gospel Temple (New Hope) for many years. He was also a member of the Moline Lodge #1014 and was a 32nd degree Mason, and also a member of the Kaaba Shrine for many years. Along with spending time with his family and friends, he enjoyed watching WWE and TNA wrestling, working on cars, and reading his Bible.
Survivors:
Sister Vena Parker Birmingham, AL
Daughter Tynee Hammock Moline
Granddaughter Dawn Hillyer Moline
Grandsons Sean (Jennifer) Rasso Denver, CO
Anthony (Shaleah) Hammock Rock Island
Great-granddaughter Annie (Andrew) Hewitt Rock Island
Great-grandson Kristofer Hillyer Moline
Great-great granddaughters
Megan and Bailey Hewitt Rock Island
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ezell Hammock and his son Garry Hammock.
He will be deeply missed by all who enjoyed his amazingly colorful personality and countless stories.
We, the family, would like to thank the Medical Staff at Trinity West Medical Center in Rock Island for their compassion in caring for Thomas W. Hammock.
A special thanks to Officer McNabb of the Moline Police Department for his assistance in our time of need.
Online condolences may be expressed to Thomas' family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 7th at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Thomas was born on December 14, 1928 in Eddywall, Arkansas the son of Noal and Ellen Owen Hammock. He married Martha "Ezell" Franks on January 8, 1949 in Arkansas. She preceded him in death on
October 20, 1998.
Tom retired in 1980 after 36 years of service from John Deere Plow & Planters Works in Moline. In l995, he retired from the Scottish Rite Cathedral where he was a part-time custodian for 15 years. He was a member of the Moline Gospel Temple (New Hope) for many years. He was also a member of the Moline Lodge #1014 and was a 32nd degree Mason, and also a member of the Kaaba Shrine for many years. Along with spending time with his family and friends, he enjoyed watching WWE and TNA wrestling, working on cars, and reading his Bible.
Survivors:
Sister Vena Parker Birmingham, AL
Daughter Tynee Hammock Moline
Granddaughter Dawn Hillyer Moline
Grandsons Sean (Jennifer) Rasso Denver, CO
Anthony (Shaleah) Hammock Rock Island
Great-granddaughter Annie (Andrew) Hewitt Rock Island
Great-grandson Kristofer Hillyer Moline
Great-great granddaughters
Megan and Bailey Hewitt Rock Island
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ezell Hammock and his son Garry Hammock.
He will be deeply missed by all who enjoyed his amazingly colorful personality and countless stories.
We, the family, would like to thank the Medical Staff at Trinity West Medical Center in Rock Island for their compassion in caring for Thomas W. Hammock.
A special thanks to Officer McNabb of the Moline Police Department for his assistance in our time of need.
Online condolences may be expressed to Thomas' family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com
Visitation Details
Saturday, March 5th, 2011, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Monday, March 7th, 2011, 1:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
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