James Alexander Hammons

Lewisville Mr. James ""Bob"" Alexander Hammons, 92, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born February 8, 1922 in Forsyth County to the late Pierce and Amanda Hunter Hammons. Mr. Hammons was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII and fought at the Battle at the Bulge receiving the Bronze Star. He was a fireman with the Winston-Salem Fire Department for 15 years and later joined the Winston-Salem Police Department as Officer Friendly now known as the D.A.R.E Program. Mr. Hammons enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves. He was involved with the youth for Christ and he coached Pop Warner Football for many years. Mr. Hammons was a former longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and a current member of Center Grove Baptist Church. Throughout his life he was a humble man maintaining a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by his witness of constant nurturing, love and faith. His signature gift of joy shown through his constant smiling, are the love of his country, family, faith, and friends will never be forgotten. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Helen Beasley Hammons; four brothers, Jennings, Curt, Hunter, and Forrest Hammons and a sister, Virginia Vaughn. Surviving is his wife, Linda Hammons; sister, Colleen Whicker; several nieces and nephews; step-son, Bradley Petras (April); step-daughter, Laura Charneski (Richard); also surviving are his three step-grandchildren, Alex Petras, Abigail and Zachary Charneski. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Hayworth-Miller Lewisville Chapel with Rev. Mike Sparks officiating. A private burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00-1:00 prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church, 8750 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC 27012. On line condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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