Donald R. Hammon, 81, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side.
He was born on March 22, 1934 to Raymond and Laura (Meyer) Hammon in Florida, Ohio. On November 20, 1955 he married Arleta (Littlejohn) Hammon, who survives.
Don was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1956 to 1958. He was employed at General Motors in Defiance for 39 years until his retirement in 1993. Donald was a volunteer with the Auglaize Fire Department, and an Assistant Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop 19 in Oakwood. Don enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his great grandchildren.
Don is survived by his loving spouse of 59 years, wife Arleta Hammon of Defiance, son, Steven (Sonya Yenser-Hammon) Hammon of Oakwood, daughter, Lisa (Terry) Pastor of Defiance, grandchildren, Morgan Hammon, Kassandra Hammon, Ashley (John) Verhoff, Justin (Gabby) Sheaks, 4 great-grandchildren, brothers, James Hammon, Larry Hammon, and Raymond Hammon, and sister, Lois (Bill) Bennett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Orville Hammon, sisters, Norma Jean Hammon, Dorothy Krontz, and Mary Ann Maass.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the funeral home, with Rev. Donald L Luhring officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Memory Gardens, with graveside Military Honors accorded by VFW Post #3360.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Paulding County.
Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
