HOWARD C. HAMM, SR., age 63, of New Paris, Ohio went home to be with the Lord,
Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on
March 19, 1946 in Morehead, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Oscar
Levi & Virginia Darcus (McKenzie) Hamm. Howard was a life long
mechanic, well known in the area. He enjoyed spending time with his
family and grandchildren. He loved tinkering with old tractors,
gardening and spending time outdoors.
Preceded in death by his
brothers, Arnold and Charles Hamm; sisters, Geneva Hamm and Dorothy
Vanlandingham; granddaughter, Kayla Thacker.
Survived by his wife
of 43 years, Dawn Hamm of New Paris, Ohio; sons, Howard and wife Susan
of Eldorado, Ohio, Dennis and wife Jennifer of New Paris, Ohio;
daughters, Brenda Marlow of Centerville, Indiana, Melinda Hamm of New
Paris, Ohio and Melody Thacker of Richmond, Indiana; special
sons-in-law, Jason Thacker and Matt Marlow; grandchildren, Joshua, J.
J., Cody, Colten, Justen, Derek, Ryan, Emily, Dylan, Katie and Kylie;
great granddaughter, Phoebe 'Sugar Pie'; brothers, David (Jennifer) and
Oscar (Shelia) Hamm; sisters, Eula (Kendall), Betty (Phil), Beula and
Linda (Billy); special 'brother', Brad Fike of Mansfield, Ohio; several
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2009 at Barnes Funeral home, 109
West Main Street, New Paris, Ohio. Internment will be held at Spring
Lawn Cemetery in New Paris, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the funeral home.
Memorial
Contributions may be made to the family of Howard Hamm. Condolences may
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www.barnesfuneralhome.com