Obituary of "Coach" Hammond

Mr. George Warren Hammond,”Coach” age 77, a resident of Auburndale passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home with family. Mr. Hammond was born February 12, 1942 in Eagle Lake, Florida to Timothy Bondren and Dorothy Jane (Woodard) Hammond. George was a lifetime Polk County resident, graduated from Winter Haven High School Class of 1961 and a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Auburndale. He worked for the City of Winter Haven as their groundkeeper and coached Auburndale Little League football for over 32 years. George enjoyed Gator football, fishing, drawing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; son – Gregory and 2 brothers – Freddie & Terry. George is survived by his loving family; Wife of 55 yrs.: Frances Hammond of Auburndale, FL.4 Sons: Timothy (Alison) Hammond of Polk City, FL.        Darrell (Tenena) Hammond of Tulsa, OK. Dustin (Melissa) Hammond of Auburndale, FL.  Joshua (Alyssa) Hammond of Auburndale, FL. Daughter: Pamela (Richard Huggins) Hammond-Hazelwood of Auburndale, FL. Brother: Thomas Hammond of Auburndale, FL. 3 Sisters: Janice Skelton of Auburndale, FL. Wylene Nowell of Auburndale, FL. Linda Griffith of Sheraton, WY. 13 Grandchildren:   Kristen, Michael, Scott, Wyatt, Amber, Jacob, Emali, Saleyina, Aubree, Keegan, Chelsea, Coleman & Clay and 7 Gt. Grandchildren:  Liam, Gabby, Gregory, Gracie, Sammy, Christopher & Liam. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, January 15^th at Kersey Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Auburndale Memorial Park.