Obituary of Walter Hammett

Walter James Hammett, age 77, passed away October 20, 2009 at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala. He was born in Paterson, NJ to George and Harriet (Miller) Hammett. Mr. Hammett was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He moved from Rochelle Park, NJ in 1990 and was a member of the Oak Run Chords, a choir member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and a Life Member of VFW Post 4781. He was an avid swimmer and golfer. Mr. Hammett leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Lois Hammett of Ocala; one daughter Janis Murray of Spring Hill, FL; two grandsons, David Peter Murray and Kevin James Murray both of Orlando, FL. Visitation will be Friday, October 23, 2009 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - TimberRidge, 9695 SW 110th St., Ocala. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with Rev. Blair Stewart and Rev. Harold McSwain officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational United Church of Christ, 7171 SW Hwy. 200, Ocala, FL 34476 or a charity of choice. Condolences may be posted to hiers-baxley.com.