James Hammonds Jr

Retired SMSgt USAF James Hammonds Jr. died of natural causes in Vancouver, Washington on June 30, 2013. James was born on April 22, 1929 in Huntsville, Alabama and has lived the past three years in Vancouver though his longest place of residence was Albuquerque, New Mexico for more than 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Belle; son, Eric; daughter Beryl Kay; two sisters, Lucille and Helen; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his eldest son Dr. Karl Hammonds. Friends may visit Sunday, July 7, 2013. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 8, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.