Rufus "Sonny" Hammons Jr. Obituary (1940

The beloved Rufus “Sonny” Hammons Jr. age 75 of London, KY and more recently DeMotte, IN passed peacefully due to complications associated with Alzheimer’s early Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Sonny was born in Pendleton County KY to Rufus and Pearl (Johnson) Hammons on April 20, 1940 who are both deceased. Known by many as a dedicated employee of Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights, IL for 37 years. He cherished his family, enjoyed countless hours working in his garage, the art of gardening and had a special fondness for his pets. He married his late wife of 34 years Margaret Ann Evans in 1961 and raised three children: Michael Bruce, Teresa Ann and Lisa Marie in northwest Indiana. He fulfilled his dream of retiring young, returning to Kentucky in 1997 and marrying Maxine Faye Goodin. He is preceded in death by both Margaret and Maxine and his youngest daughter Lisa M. (Tim) McKay. Surviving are Michael Bruce (Jennifer) Hammons, Son of DeMotte, IN, Teresa Ann Hammons (Louis Edward) Wade, Daughter of Kendallville IN, Vickie (Rick) Potter, Step Daughter of London, KY, John (Kathern) Jones, Brother of London, KY and Opalee Peterson, Sister living in Utah. Additionally, seven loving grandchildren calling him “Papaw” are Melissa A. Orsburn, Nichole M. McKay, Meredith B. Hammons, Michael T. Orsburn, Cody W. (Veronica) McKay, twins Kevin M. and Kaylin M. Orsburn. Two great granddaughters Julianna Orsburn and Chloe Mihail plus many special family members and friends. Join the family in a memorial service celebrating Sonny’s kind and gentle spirit Friday, May 15, 2015 at 4:00- 6:30 p.m. with a service immediately following at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Danny Smith officiating at House-Rawlings in London, KY. Donations in his memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011