Raymond G. "Bud" Hammell, Jr.

Obituary of Raymond G. "Bud" Hammell, Jr.

Raymond "Bud" G. Hammell, Jr., of Brick, passed away, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the age of 84. Bud was born January 5, 1933 to the late Raymond and Ruth Hammell in Point Pleasant, he lived there many years until moving to Brick. Bud married his high school sweetheart and forever dance partner Lois (Cooper) in 1953. Bud served in the United States Coast Guard and then worked for Jersey Central Power and Light as a lineman and retired as a safety manager. He also was a decoy carver and owned, with his son, Stoney Hill Stool Ducks. He was a member of Point Pleasant Fire Department and was a NJ State Exempt Fireman. Bud was also an avid golfer, a member of Harvey Memorial United Methodist Church, and a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard and Robert Hammell; and son-in-law, Bruce McKendry, Sr. Surviving are his beloved wife, of sixty-three years, Lois (Cooper) Hammell; son, Kevin Hammell and wife Jill of Point Pleasant; and daughter, Karen McKendry of Cocoa, FL. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Randy, Emily, Sally, Bruce Jr., Monica, and Hope; and great-grandchildren, Riley, Sadie, Charlotte, and Kinsley. Visitation will be from 2 – 6 p.m., Sunday, July 2 at the Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road. At 11 a.m., Monday, July 3 a memorial service will be held at the Harvey Memorial United Methodist Church, 1120 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Harvey Memorial United Methodist Church. For condolences to the family, please visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com
Sunday
2
July

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Pable-Evertz Funeral Home
901 Beaver Dam Road
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States
Monday
3
July

Memorial Service

11:00 am
Monday, July 3, 2017
Harvey Memorial United Methodist Church
1120 Arnold Avenue
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States
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