Dee Hammond Jr

Dee Hammond Jr., 79, passed away peacefully in his home in Sebring on October 17, 2025. Born on November 4, 1945, to Bessie and Dee (Hardesty) Hammond in New Town, West Virginia. He is survived by his wife Heather of 29 years, his children Kendra, Josh, Anna (John Oliver), Bud, and Dee (DJ). His grandchildren are McKenzie, Hazley, Haley, Kiera, Tyler, Kristina, Deeanna, Reece Jr., Angie, and Amber. His great-grandchildren James, Caiden, Bryson, Amir, Alonzo, Alyse, Aiden, Luca, Ezra, Braydon, Alannah, Owen, Mila, and Lillyanna. His brother’s Ralph (Wanda) and Rick. His sister Pat. His special niece, Patty. His special nephew, John. And lots of other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dee was preceded in his death by Helen, Terri, Rick (son), Norma Jean, Mary Ann (sisters)’, Shandra (daughter), Peewee (Reece, brother).

JR, as everyone called him, worked at Ryerson Tull, Steel Inc., the Cleveland plant for 30 years, then retired.

He loved spending time with family and going on vacation to Myrtle Beach and Disney. He loved his fire sticks, chocolate, and Pepsi. We would also like to thank Auburn skilled nursing home, Ohio Living, a special thanks to the ones that came to the house, Vance, Tammy, and Bethany, and Mike Cable for help taking care of him while we went to work.

As per his wishes, there will be no services. The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.