CHRISTOPHER LABREE HAMMOND, SR

PREMIER ISSUE July 15,1953*March 31, 2020

Christopher Labree Hammond Sr. He was known by many as

Hammer WHAT’S INSIDE! Memories Of You As A: Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Cousin and Friend

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at

Callahan Funeral Home 7030 S Halsted in Chicago from 4-7pm.

Christopher Labree Hammond Sr. July 15,1953*March 31, 2020

His Story Christopher Labree Hammond Sr. also known as Hammer born to the late Roosevelt and Carey Hammond on July 15, 1953 in Chicago, IL. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First House of Prayer. He graduated from Calumet High School in May 1972 and married his sweetheart Helen in Oct 1972. To this union two children were born, Christopher Jr and Katrina.

Chris joined New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon board and sang in the Men’s Choir. He worked for Chicago Transit Authority as a bus operator until 2008.

To Chris.....nothing was more important than his family.

He was a provider and a protector for them. He enjoyed gatherings with family and friends where he was often the life of the party. He could spark a conversation with anyone and made friends with many. People were drawn in by his smile and sense of humor.

Chris was an avid fisherman and enjoyed quiet time at the water. He also spent many hours in the basement talking to friends on his CB radio were he went by “Moonchild.” He coached on the Matteson Bears football team where his grandsons played. He was very involved in their football playing from Widget football on thru their College years.

Chris is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Helen, 2 children Chris Jr. (Roshaynae) and Katrina(Maurice), 5 grandchildren; Stormi, Kareem, Khaliq, Kaitlyn and Matthew; 1 great-grandchild Jacobi; 1 sister Erika Hammond and brother Joseph Hammond and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents Roosevelt and Carey Hammond.

Christopher Labree Hammond Sr. July 15,1953*March 31, 2020

“Smooches�

Program Design: Robinson Family Funeral Home * 9611 Highway 23 * Belle Chasse, LA 70037 504-208-2119 * robinsonfamilyfuneralhome@yahoo.com

In Loving Memory of a‌ Very Special HUSBAND When God was making husbands as far as I can see, He made a special soulmate especially for me, He made a perfect gentleman, compassionate and kind, with more love and affection than you could ever wish to find. He gave my darling husband a heart of solid gold, He gave me wonderful memories only my heart can hold. He was someone I could talk to that no one can replace. He was someone I could laugh with till tears ran down my face.

Next time we meet will be at heavens door.

When I see you standing there I won’t cry anymore, I will put my arms around you and kiss your smiling face, then the pieces of my broken heart will fall back into place.

Miss You So Much My Love

Christopher Labree Hammond Sr. July 15,1953*March 31, 2020

Christopher Labree Hammond Sr. July 15,1953*March 31, 2020

Our Dad A father’s touch, a Daddy’s kiss A grieving Daughter and Son the Dad we will always miss.

An empty house an empty chair. A father’s love, no longer there. A broken heart, tear filled eyes. Another soul in the sky. The times we shared, the laughs we had. Things I miss when I think of…

Our Dad

Grandpa has Ears that truly listen, Arms that always hold, Love that’s neverending, and a

Heart that’s made of Gold.

“MY GRANDPA TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING…EXCEPT HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT HIM”

I HAVE A Guardian angel IN HEAVEN I CALL HIM

GRANDPA

Saying Good by

To My Grandfather

THE HAMMOND

Family

TO MY LOVING

Brother…

You never said I’m leaving or even said goodbye. You were gone before I even knew it and only God knew why. Although our worlds are different now, well that’s the way it seems. I see you every time I close my eyes, because you are always in my dreams. Over the past week I’ve needed you over a million times and it feels like a million times I’ve cried. In my heart you hold a place the no one will ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone because a part of me went with you the day God took you home. I know you’er in heaven now, looking down on me.

Even though I miss you, I know I’ll always have our memories. Our time together was special so please keep watching over me and I know someday the time will come when we will meet again.

Love Your Sister Ericka

Chris.

Thank you for sharing your love and friendship with me. It was a true blessing to have known someone so special. I will always cherish the time we spent together and the laughs that we shared. I love you for that. I will never have another friend like you.

There will never be another personality like you, we will miss you so much cousin, but your memories will always be with us. We love you Chris, Always.

Love, Lisa Robinson and Family

Pallbearers Chris Hammond Jr Maurice Potts Kareem Hammond Khaliq Hammond Murly Robinson Marlon Dixon

Acknowledgements The family of Christopher Hammond Sr., would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your continued support, expression of sympathy, support during our time of bereavement. We are finding strength in knowing earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. All your kindness and love have lifted the gloomy clouds and have allowed the blessing of our Lord shine through. Thank you.

Final Arrangements Entrusted to Callahan Funeral Home 7030 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60621

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